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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,321.30, 14,243.48 and 5,605.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,321.30, 14,243.48 and 5,605.58 is: 7,735.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,321.30 : 14,243.48 = 5,605.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,321.30/14,243.48 = 5,605.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,321.30x = 14,243.48 × 5,605.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,321.30x = 79,842,966.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,842,966.62/10,321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,735.75

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