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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.91, 14,255.36 and 5,614.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.91, 14,255.36 and 5,614.18 is: 7,747.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.91 : 14,255.36 = 5,614.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.91/14,255.36 = 5,614.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.91x = 14,255.36 × 5,614.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.91x = 80,032,157.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,032,157.00/10,329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,747.61

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