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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.91, 14,246.92 and 5,608.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.91, 14,246.92 and 5,608.23 is: 7,739.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.91 : 14,246.92 = 5,608.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.91/14,246.92 = 5,608.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.91x = 14,246.92 × 5,608.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.91x = 79,900,004.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,900,004.15/10,323.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,739.32

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