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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,337.31, 14,265.57 and 5,621.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,337.31, 14,265.57 and 5,621.59 is: 7,757.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,337.31 : 14,265.57 = 5,621.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,337.31/14,265.57 = 5,621.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,337.31x = 14,265.57 × 5,621.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,337.31x = 80,195,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,195,086.22/10,337.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,757.83

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