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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.07, 14,259.73 and 5,617.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.07, 14,259.73 and 5,617.45 is: 7,752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.07 : 14,259.73 = 5,617.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.07/14,259.73 = 5,617.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.07x = 14,259.73 × 5,617.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.07x = 80,103,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,103,248.99/10,333.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.13

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