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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.74, 14,264.79 and 5,621.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.74, 14,264.79 and 5,621.13 is: 7,757.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.74 : 14,264.79 = 5,621.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.74/14,264.79 = 5,621.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.74x = 14,264.79 × 5,621.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.74x = 80,184,239.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,184,239.01/10,336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,757.21

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