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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,339.59, 14,268.57 and 5,623.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,339.59, 14,268.57 and 5,623.89 is: 7,760.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,339.59 : 14,268.57 = 5,623.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,339.59/14,268.57 = 5,623.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,339.59x = 14,268.57 × 5,623.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,339.59x = 80,244,868.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,244,868.14/10,339.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,760.93

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