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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,337.63, 14,265.99 and 5,621.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,337.63, 14,265.99 and 5,621.94 is: 7,758.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,337.63 : 14,265.99 = 5,621.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,337.63/14,265.99 = 5,621.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,337.63x = 14,265.99 × 5,621.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,337.63x = 80,202,539.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,202,539.82/10,337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,758.31

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