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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,330.06, 14,255.52 and 5,614.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,330.06, 14,255.52 and 5,614.30 is: 7,747.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,330.06 : 14,255.52 = 5,614.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,330.06/14,255.52 = 5,614.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,330.06x = 14,255.52 × 5,614.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,330.06x = 80,034,765.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,034,765.94/10,330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,747.75

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