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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.54, 14,248.96 and 5,609.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.54, 14,248.96 and 5,609.84 is: 7,741.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.54 : 14,248.96 = 5,609.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.54/14,248.96 = 5,609.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.54x = 14,248.96 × 5,609.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.54x = 79,934,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,934,300.50/10,325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,741.41

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