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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.81, 14,252.35 and 5,612.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.81, 14,252.35 and 5,612.11 is: 7,744.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.81 : 14,252.35 = 5,612.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.81/14,252.35 = 5,612.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.81x = 14,252.35 × 5,612.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.81x = 79,985,755.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,985,755.96/10,327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.70

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