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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,321.26, 14,243.38 and 5,605.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,321.26, 14,243.38 and 5,605.54 is: 7,735.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,321.26 : 14,243.38 = 5,605.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,321.26/14,243.38 = 5,605.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,321.26x = 14,243.38 × 5,605.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,321.26x = 79,841,836.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,841,836.33/10,321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,735.67

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