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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.39, 14,244.97 and 5,606.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.39, 14,244.97 and 5,606.67 is: 7,737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.39 : 14,244.97 = 5,606.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.39/14,244.97 = 5,606.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.39x = 14,244.97 × 5,606.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.39x = 79,866,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,866,845.95/10,322.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,737.24

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