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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.92, 14,263.49 and 5,620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.92, 14,263.49 and 5,620.20 is: 7,755.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.92 : 14,263.49 = 5,620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.92/14,263.49 = 5,620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.92x = 14,263.49 × 5,620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.92x = 80,163,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,163,680.55/10,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,755.84

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