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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.04, 14,259.62 and 5,617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.04, 14,259.62 and 5,617.32 is: 7,751.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.04 : 14,259.62 = 5,617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.04/14,259.62 = 5,617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.04x = 14,259.62 × 5,617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.04x = 80,100,848.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,100,848.62/10,333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,751.92

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