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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.99, 14,265.16 and 5,621.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.99, 14,265.16 and 5,621.27 is: 7,757.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.99 : 14,265.16 = 5,621.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.99/14,265.16 = 5,621.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.99x = 14,265.16 × 5,621.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.99x = 80,188,382.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,188,382.56/10,336.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,757.42

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