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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,331.06, 14,256.96 and 5,615.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,331.06, 14,256.96 and 5,615.33 is: 7,749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,331.06 : 14,256.96 = 5,615.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,331.06/14,256.96 = 5,615.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,331.06x = 14,256.96 × 5,615.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,331.06x = 80,057,463.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,057,463.91/10,331.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,749.21

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