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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.67, 14,264.53 and 5,620.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.67, 14,264.53 and 5,620.95 is: 7,756.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.67 : 14,264.53 = 5,620.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.67/14,264.53 = 5,620.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.67x = 14,264.53 × 5,620.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.67x = 80,180,181.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,180,181.80/10,336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,756.87

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