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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.29, 14,241.92 and 5,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.29, 14,241.92 and 5,604.60 is: 7,734.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.29 : 14,241.92 = 5,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.29/14,241.92 = 5,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.29x = 14,241.92 × 5,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.29x = 79,820,236.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,820,236.81/10,320.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,734.31

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