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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.79, 14,252.36 and 5,612.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.79, 14,252.36 and 5,612.06 is: 7,744.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.79 : 14,252.36 = 5,612.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.79/14,252.36 = 5,612.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.79x = 14,252.36 × 5,612.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.79x = 79,985,107.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,985,107.03/10,327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.65

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