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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.63, 14,258.04 and 5,795.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.63, 14,258.04 and 5,795.51 is: 7,997.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.63 : 14,258.04 = 5,795.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.63/14,258.04 = 5,795.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.63x = 14,258.04 × 5,795.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.63x = 82,632,542.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,632,542.11/10,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.24

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