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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.97, 14,245.47 and 5,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.97, 14,245.47 and 5,607.24 is: 7,737.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.97 : 14,245.47 = 5,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.97/14,245.47 = 5,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.97x = 14,245.47 × 5,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.97x = 79,877,769.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,877,769.20/10,322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,737.87

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