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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,331.03, 14,256.42 and 5,615.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,331.03, 14,256.42 and 5,615.21 is: 7,748.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,331.03 : 14,256.42 = 5,615.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,331.03/14,256.42 = 5,615.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,331.03x = 14,256.42 × 5,615.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,331.03x = 80,052,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,052,792.15/10,331.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,748.77

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