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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.62, 15,514.20 and 5,407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.62, 15,514.20 and 5,407.20 is: 8,118.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.62 : 15,514.20 = 5,407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.62/15,514.20 = 5,407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.62x = 15,514.20 × 5,407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.62x = 83,888,382.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,888,382.24/10,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,118.01

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