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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.91, 14,259.56 and 5,617.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.91, 14,259.56 and 5,617.19 is: 7,751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.91 : 14,259.56 = 5,617.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.91/14,259.56 = 5,617.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.91x = 14,259.56 × 5,617.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.91x = 80,098,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,098,657.84/10,332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,751.80

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