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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.78, 14,247.48 and 5,608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.78, 14,247.48 and 5,608.96 is: 7,739.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.78 : 14,247.48 = 5,608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.78/14,247.48 = 5,608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.78x = 14,247.48 × 5,608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.78x = 79,913,545.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,913,545.42/10,324.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,739.98

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