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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.07, 14,252.96 and 5,612.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.07, 14,252.96 and 5,612.31 is: 7,745.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.07 : 14,252.96 = 5,612.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.07/14,252.96 = 5,612.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.07x = 14,252.96 × 5,612.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.07x = 79,992,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,992,001.88/10,328.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,745.11

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