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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,326.74, 14,250.72 and 5,611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,326.74, 14,250.72 and 5,611.04 is: 7,743.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,326.74 : 14,250.72 = 5,611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,326.74/14,250.72 = 5,611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,326.74x = 14,250.72 × 5,611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,326.74x = 79,961,359.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,961,359.95/10,326.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,743.14

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