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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.91, 14,252.66 and 5,612.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.91, 14,252.66 and 5,612.19 is: 7,744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.91 : 14,252.66 = 5,612.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.91/14,252.66 = 5,612.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.91x = 14,252.66 × 5,612.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.91x = 79,988,575.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,988,575.46/10,327.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.90

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