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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.52, 14,244.90 and 5,606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.52, 14,244.90 and 5,606.70 is: 7,737.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.52 : 14,244.90 = 5,606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.52/14,244.90 = 5,606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.52x = 14,244.90 × 5,606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.52x = 79,866,880.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,866,880.83/10,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,737.15

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