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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.84, 14,252.34 and 5,612.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.84, 14,252.34 and 5,612.11 is: 7,744.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.84 : 14,252.34 = 5,612.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.84/14,252.34 = 5,612.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.84x = 14,252.34 × 5,612.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.84x = 79,985,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,985,699.84/10,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.67

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