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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.56, 14,252.01 and 5,611.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.56, 14,252.01 and 5,611.86 is: 7,744.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.56 : 14,252.01 = 5,611.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.56/14,252.01 = 5,611.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.56x = 14,252.01 × 5,611.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.56x = 79,980,284.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,980,284.84/10,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.35

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