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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.98, 14,255.30 and 5,614.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.98, 14,255.30 and 5,614.26 is: 7,747.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.98 : 14,255.30 = 5,614.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.98/14,255.30 = 5,614.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.98x = 14,255.30 × 5,614.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.98x = 80,032,917.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,032,917.92/10,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,747.64

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