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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.39, 14,251.84 and 5,611.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.39, 14,251.84 and 5,611.68 is: 7,744.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.39 : 14,251.84 = 5,611.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.39/14,251.84 = 5,611.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.39x = 14,251.84 × 5,611.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.39x = 79,976,718.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,976,718.96/10,327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.13

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