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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,330.92, 14,256.63 and 5,615.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,330.92, 14,256.63 and 5,615.19 is: 7,748.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,330.92 : 14,256.63 = 5,615.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,330.92/14,256.63 = 5,615.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,330.92x = 14,256.63 × 5,615.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,330.92x = 80,053,686.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,053,686.21/10,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,748.94

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