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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.74, 14,254.86 and 5,614.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.74, 14,254.86 and 5,614.04 is: 7,747.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.74 : 14,254.86 = 5,614.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.74/14,254.86 = 5,614.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.74x = 14,254.86 × 5,614.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.74x = 80,027,354.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,027,354.23/10,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,747.28

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