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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,330.82, 14,256.56 and 5,615.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,330.82, 14,256.56 and 5,615.12 is: 7,748.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,330.82 : 14,256.56 = 5,615.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,330.82/14,256.56 = 5,615.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,330.82x = 14,256.56 × 5,615.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,330.82x = 80,052,295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,052,295.19/10,330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,748.88

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