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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.82, 14,249.80 and 5,610.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.82, 14,249.80 and 5,610.10 is: 7,742.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.82 : 14,249.80 = 5,610.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.82/14,249.80 = 5,610.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.82x = 14,249.80 × 5,610.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.82x = 79,942,802.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,942,802.98/10,325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,742.03

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