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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,331.29, 14,257.20 and 5,615.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,331.29, 14,257.20 and 5,615.56 is: 7,749.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,331.29 : 14,257.20 = 5,615.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,331.29/14,257.20 = 5,615.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,331.29x = 14,257.20 × 5,615.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,331.29x = 80,062,162.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,062,162.03/10,331.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,749.48

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