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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,338.63, 14,267.37 and 5,622.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,338.63, 14,267.37 and 5,622.94 is: 7,759.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,338.63 : 14,267.37 = 5,622.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,338.63/14,267.37 = 5,622.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,338.63x = 14,267.37 × 5,622.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,338.63x = 80,224,565.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,224,565.47/10,338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,759.69

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