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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,321.88, 14,244.26 and 5,606.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,321.88, 14,244.26 and 5,606.19 is: 7,736.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,321.88 : 14,244.26 = 5,606.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,321.88/14,244.26 = 5,606.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,321.88x = 14,244.26 × 5,606.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,321.88x = 79,855,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,855,999.94/10,321.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,736.58

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