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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.79, 14,260.65 and 5,618.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.79, 14,260.65 and 5,618.06 is: 7,752.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.79 : 14,260.65 = 5,618.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.79/14,260.65 = 5,618.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.79x = 14,260.65 × 5,618.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.79x = 80,117,187.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,117,187.34/10,333.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.93

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