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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.62, 14,260.62 and 5,618.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.62, 14,260.62 and 5,618.10 is: 7,753.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.62 : 14,260.62 = 5,618.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.62/14,260.62 = 5,618.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.62x = 14,260.62 × 5,618.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.62x = 80,117,589.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,117,589.22/10,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,753.10

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