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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.31, 14,244.35 and 5,606.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.31, 14,244.35 and 5,606.49 is: 7,736.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.31 : 14,244.35 = 5,606.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.31/14,244.35 = 5,606.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.31x = 14,244.35 × 5,606.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.31x = 79,860,777.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,860,777.80/10,322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,736.72

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