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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.32, 14,253.11 and 5,612.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.32, 14,253.11 and 5,612.62 is: 7,745.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.32 : 14,253.11 = 5,612.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.32/14,253.11 = 5,612.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.32x = 14,253.11 × 5,612.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.32x = 79,997,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,997,290.25/10,328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,745.43

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