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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.01, 14,244.44 and 5,606.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.01, 14,244.44 and 5,606.29 is: 7,736.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.01 : 14,244.44 = 5,606.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.01/14,244.44 = 5,606.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.01x = 14,244.44 × 5,606.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.01x = 79,858,461.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,858,461.53/10,322.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,736.72

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