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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.52, 14,251.59 and 5,611.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.52, 14,251.59 and 5,611.70 is: 7,743.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.52 : 14,251.59 = 5,611.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.52/14,251.59 = 5,611.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.52x = 14,251.59 × 5,611.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.52x = 79,975,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,975,576.35/10,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,743.93

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