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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.78, 14,249.57 and 5,610.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.78, 14,249.57 and 5,610.06 is: 7,741.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.78 : 14,249.57 = 5,610.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.78/14,249.57 = 5,610.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.78x = 14,249.57 × 5,610.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.78x = 79,940,946.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,940,946.18/10,325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,741.88

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