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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.28, 14,244.72 and 5,606.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.28, 14,244.72 and 5,606.55 is: 7,737.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.28 : 14,244.72 = 5,606.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.28/14,244.72 = 5,606.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.28x = 14,244.72 × 5,606.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.28x = 79,863,663.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,863,663.69/10,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,737.02

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