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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.69, 14,260.56 and 5,618.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.69, 14,260.56 and 5,618.14 is: 7,753.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.69 : 14,260.56 = 5,618.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.69/14,260.56 = 5,618.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.69x = 14,260.56 × 5,618.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.69x = 80,117,786.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,117,786.91/10,333.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,753.07

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