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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.89, 14,242.91 and 5,605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.89, 14,242.91 and 5,605.20 is: 7,735.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.89 : 14,242.91 = 5,605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.89/14,242.91 = 5,605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.89x = 14,242.91 × 5,605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.89x = 79,834,331.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,834,331.11/10,320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,735.22

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