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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.91, 14,265.03 and 5,621.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.91, 14,265.03 and 5,621.18 is: 7,757.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.91 : 14,265.03 = 5,621.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.91/14,265.03 = 5,621.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.91x = 14,265.03 × 5,621.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.91x = 80,186,301.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,186,301.34/10,336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,757.28

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