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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.78, 14,253.33 and 5,612.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.78, 14,253.33 and 5,612.90 is: 7,745.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.78 : 14,253.33 = 5,612.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.78/14,253.33 = 5,612.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.78x = 14,253.33 × 5,612.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.78x = 80,002,515.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,002,515.96/10,328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,745.59

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