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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.62, 14,260.44 and 5,617.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.62, 14,260.44 and 5,617.92 is: 7,752.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.62 : 14,260.44 = 5,617.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.62/14,260.44 = 5,617.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.62x = 14,260.44 × 5,617.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.62x = 80,114,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,114,011.08/10,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.75

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