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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.78, 14,259.41 and 5,617.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.78, 14,259.41 and 5,617.08 is: 7,751.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.78 : 14,259.41 = 5,617.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.78/14,259.41 = 5,617.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.78x = 14,259.41 × 5,617.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.78x = 80,096,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,096,218.64/10,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,751.66

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