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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.96, 14,245.76 and 5,607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.96, 14,245.76 and 5,607.28 is: 7,738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.96 : 14,245.76 = 5,607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.96/14,245.76 = 5,607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.96x = 14,245.76 × 5,607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.96x = 79,879,965.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,879,965.13/10,322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,738.09

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