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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.47, 14,263.29 and 5,619.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.47, 14,263.29 and 5,619.78 is: 7,755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.47 : 14,263.29 = 5,619.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.47/14,263.29 = 5,619.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.47x = 14,263.29 × 5,619.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.47x = 80,156,551.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,156,551.88/10,335.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,755.49

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