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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.16, 14,258.28 and 5,616.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.16, 14,258.28 and 5,616.16 is: 7,750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.16 : 14,258.28 = 5,616.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.16/14,258.28 = 5,616.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.16x = 14,258.28 × 5,616.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.16x = 80,076,781.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,076,781.80/10,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,750.25

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