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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.62, 14,249.40 and 5,609.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.62, 14,249.40 and 5,609.92 is: 7,741.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.62 : 14,249.40 = 5,609.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.62/14,249.40 = 5,609.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.62x = 14,249.40 × 5,609.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.62x = 79,937,994.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,937,994.05/10,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,741.71

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