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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.04, 14,248.47 and 5,609.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.04, 14,248.47 and 5,609.31 is: 7,740.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.04 : 14,248.47 = 5,609.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.04/14,248.47 = 5,609.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.04x = 14,248.47 × 5,609.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.04x = 79,924,085.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,924,085.26/10,325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,740.80

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