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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.20, 14,251.38 and 5,611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.20, 14,251.38 and 5,611.44 is: 7,743.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.20 : 14,251.38 = 5,611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.20/14,251.38 = 5,611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.20x = 14,251.38 × 5,611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.20x = 79,970,763.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,970,763.79/10,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,743.70

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