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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.78, 14,246.43 and 5,607.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.78, 14,246.43 and 5,607.90 is: 7,738.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.78 : 14,246.43 = 5,607.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.78/14,246.43 = 5,607.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.78x = 14,246.43 × 5,607.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.78x = 79,892,554.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,892,554.80/10,323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,738.69

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