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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.41, 14,260.26 and 5,617.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.41, 14,260.26 and 5,617.68 is: 7,752.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.41 : 14,260.26 = 5,617.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.41/14,260.26 = 5,617.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.41x = 14,260.26 × 5,617.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.41x = 80,109,577.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,109,577.40/10,333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.48

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