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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.08, 14,248.74 and 5,609.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.08, 14,248.74 and 5,609.44 is: 7,741.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.08 : 14,248.74 = 5,609.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.08/14,248.74 = 5,609.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.08x = 14,248.74 × 5,609.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.08x = 79,927,452.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,927,452.11/10,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,741.10

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