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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.27, 14,241.98 and 5,604.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.27, 14,241.98 and 5,604.55 is: 7,734.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.27 : 14,241.98 = 5,604.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.27/14,241.98 = 5,604.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.27x = 14,241.98 × 5,604.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.27x = 79,819,889.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,819,889.01/10,320.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,734.28

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