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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.64, 14,252.23 and 5,611.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.64, 14,252.23 and 5,611.92 is: 7,744.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.64 : 14,252.23 = 5,611.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.64/14,252.23 = 5,611.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.64x = 14,252.23 × 5,611.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.64x = 79,982,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,982,381.60/10,327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.50

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