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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.08, 14,245.98 and 5,607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.08, 14,245.98 and 5,607.44 is: 7,738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.08 : 14,245.98 = 5,607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.08/14,245.98 = 5,607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.08x = 14,245.98 × 5,607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.08x = 79,883,478.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,883,478.09/10,323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,738.34

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