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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,338.64, 14,267.16 and 5,622.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,338.64, 14,267.16 and 5,622.88 is: 7,759.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,338.64 : 14,267.16 = 5,622.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,338.64/14,267.16 = 5,622.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,338.64x = 14,267.16 × 5,622.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,338.64x = 80,222,528.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,222,528.62/10,338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,759.49

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