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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.29, 14,263.99 and 5,620.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.29, 14,263.99 and 5,620.60 is: 7,756.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.29 : 14,263.99 = 5,620.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.29/14,263.99 = 5,620.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.29x = 14,263.99 × 5,620.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.29x = 80,172,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,172,182.19/10,336.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,756.38

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