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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.62, 14,342.34 and 7,559.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.62, 14,342.34 and 7,559.60 is: 10,428.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.62 : 14,342.34 = 7,559.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.62/14,342.34 = 7,559.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.62x = 14,342.34 × 7,559.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.62x = 108,422,353.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,422,353.46/10,396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,428.62

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