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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.34, 14,251.56 and 5,611.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.34, 14,251.56 and 5,611.52 is: 7,743.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.34 : 14,251.56 = 5,611.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.34/14,251.56 = 5,611.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.34x = 14,251.56 × 5,611.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.34x = 79,972,913.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,972,913.97/10,327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,743.81

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