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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.94, 14,252.49 and 5,612.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.94, 14,252.49 and 5,612.22 is: 7,744.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.94 : 14,252.49 = 5,612.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.94/14,252.49 = 5,612.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.94x = 14,252.49 × 5,612.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.94x = 79,988,109.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,988,109.43/10,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.83

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