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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.77, 14,260.21 and 5,617.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.77, 14,260.21 and 5,617.95 is: 7,752.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.77 : 14,260.21 = 5,617.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.77/14,260.21 = 5,617.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.77x = 14,260.21 × 5,617.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.77x = 80,113,146.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,113,146.77/10,333.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.56

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