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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.58, 14,253.30 and 5,612.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.58, 14,253.30 and 5,612.88 is: 7,745.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.58 : 14,253.30 = 5,612.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.58/14,253.30 = 5,612.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.58x = 14,253.30 × 5,612.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.58x = 80,002,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,002,062.50/10,328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,745.70

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