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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.51, 14,251.84 and 5,611.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.51, 14,251.84 and 5,611.69 is: 7,744.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.51 : 14,251.84 = 5,611.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.51/14,251.84 = 5,611.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.51x = 14,251.84 × 5,611.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.51x = 79,976,908.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,976,908.01/10,327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.06

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