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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.03, 14,247.83 and 5,609.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.03, 14,247.83 and 5,609.21 is: 7,740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.03 : 14,247.83 = 5,609.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.03/14,247.83 = 5,609.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.03x = 14,247.83 × 5,609.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.03x = 79,919,013.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,919,013.30/10,325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,740.32

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