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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.98, 14,245.46 and 5,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.98, 14,245.46 and 5,607.24 is: 7,737.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.98 : 14,245.46 = 5,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.98/14,245.46 = 5,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.98x = 14,245.46 × 5,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.98x = 79,877,713.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,877,713.13/10,322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,737.85

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