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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.85, 14,249.70 and 5,610.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.85, 14,249.70 and 5,610.12 is: 7,741.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.85 : 14,249.70 = 5,610.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.85/14,249.70 = 5,610.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.85x = 14,249.70 × 5,610.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.85x = 79,942,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,942,526.96/10,325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,741.98

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