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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.44, 14,260.24 and 5,617.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.44, 14,260.24 and 5,617.73 is: 7,752.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.44 : 14,260.24 = 5,617.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.44/14,260.24 = 5,617.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.44x = 14,260.24 × 5,617.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.44x = 80,110,178.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,110,178.06/10,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.52

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