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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.88, 14,264.83 and 5,621.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.88, 14,264.83 and 5,621.17 is: 7,757.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.88 : 14,264.83 = 5,621.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.88/14,264.83 = 5,621.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.88x = 14,264.83 × 5,621.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.88x = 80,185,034.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,185,034.45/10,336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,757.18

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