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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,330.08, 14,255.58 and 5,614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,330.08, 14,255.58 and 5,614.44 is: 7,747.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,330.08 : 14,255.58 = 5,614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,330.08/14,255.58 = 5,614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,330.08x = 14,255.58 × 5,614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,330.08x = 80,037,098.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,037,098.58/10,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,747.97

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