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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.47, 14,252.04 and 5,611.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.47, 14,252.04 and 5,611.85 is: 7,744.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.47 : 14,252.04 = 5,611.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.47/14,252.04 = 5,611.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.47x = 14,252.04 × 5,611.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.47x = 79,980,239.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,980,239.41/10,327.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.42

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