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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.35, 14,251.57 and 5,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.35, 14,251.57 and 5,611.60 is: 7,743.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.35 : 14,251.57 = 5,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.35/14,251.57 = 5,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.35x = 14,251.57 × 5,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.35x = 79,974,060.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,974,060.55/10,327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,743.91

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