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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,334.68, 14,261.76 and 5,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,334.68, 14,261.76 and 5,619 is: 7,754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,334.68 : 14,261.76 = 5,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,334.68/14,261.76 = 5,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,334.68x = 14,261.76 × 5,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,334.68x = 80,136,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,136,829.44/10,334.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,754.17

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