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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.86, 14,264.46 and 5,621.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.86, 14,264.46 and 5,621.14 is: 7,756.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.86 : 14,264.46 = 5,621.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.86/14,264.46 = 5,621.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.86x = 14,264.46 × 5,621.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.86x = 80,182,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,182,526.68/10,336.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,756.95

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