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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.59, 14,261.55 and 5,797.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.59, 14,261.55 and 5,797.51 is: 8,001.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.59 : 14,261.55 = 5,797.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.59/14,261.55 = 5,797.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.59x = 14,261.55 × 5,797.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.59x = 82,681,478.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,681,478.74/10,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,001.23

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