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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.17, 14,244.31 and 5,606.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.17, 14,244.31 and 5,606.45 is: 7,736.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.17 : 14,244.31 = 5,606.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.17/14,244.31 = 5,606.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.17x = 14,244.31 × 5,606.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.17x = 79,859,969.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,859,969.47/10,322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,736.74

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