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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.91, 14,249.88 and 5,610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.91, 14,249.88 and 5,610.24 is: 7,742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.91 : 14,249.88 = 5,610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.91/14,249.88 = 5,610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.91x = 14,249.88 × 5,610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.91x = 79,945,246.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,945,246.77/10,325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,742.20

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