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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.42, 14,263.02 and 5,619.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.42, 14,263.02 and 5,619.69 is: 7,755.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.42 : 14,263.02 = 5,619.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.42/14,263.02 = 5,619.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.42x = 14,263.02 × 5,619.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.42x = 80,153,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,153,750.86/10,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,755.25

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