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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.41, 14,251.82 and 5,611.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.41, 14,251.82 and 5,611.68 is: 7,744.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.41 : 14,251.82 = 5,611.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.41/14,251.82 = 5,611.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.41x = 14,251.82 × 5,611.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.41x = 79,976,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,976,625.20/10,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.11

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