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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.91, 14,248.30 and 5,609.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.91, 14,248.30 and 5,609.23 is: 7,740.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.91 : 14,248.30 = 5,609.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.91/14,248.30 = 5,609.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.91x = 14,248.30 × 5,609.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.91x = 79,921,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,921,991.81/10,324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,740.70

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