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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.08, 14,244.50 and 5,606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.08, 14,244.50 and 5,606.26 is: 7,736.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.08 : 14,244.50 = 5,606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.08/14,244.50 = 5,606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.08x = 14,244.50 × 5,606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.08x = 79,858,342.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,858,342.54/10,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,736.65

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