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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.58, 14,264.41 and 5,620.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.58, 14,264.41 and 5,620.86 is: 7,756.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.58 : 14,264.41 = 5,620.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.58/14,264.41 = 5,620.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.58x = 14,264.41 × 5,620.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.58x = 80,178,251.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,178,251.59/10,336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,756.75

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