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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.58, 14,242.02 and 5,604.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.58, 14,242.02 and 5,604.76 is: 7,734.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.58 : 14,242.02 = 5,604.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.58/14,242.02 = 5,604.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.58x = 14,242.02 × 5,604.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.58x = 79,823,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,823,104.02/10,320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,734.36

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