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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.64, 14,249.30 and 5,609.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.64, 14,249.30 and 5,609.82 is: 7,741.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.64 : 14,249.30 = 5,609.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.64/14,249.30 = 5,609.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.64x = 14,249.30 × 5,609.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.64x = 79,936,008.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,936,008.13/10,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,741.51

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