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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.32, 14,251.92 and 5,611.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.32, 14,251.92 and 5,611.56 is: 7,744.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.32 : 14,251.92 = 5,611.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.32/14,251.92 = 5,611.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.32x = 14,251.92 × 5,611.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.32x = 79,975,504.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,975,504.20/10,327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.07

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