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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,339.79, 14,268.96 and 5,623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,339.79, 14,268.96 and 5,623.97 is: 7,761.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,339.79 : 14,268.96 = 5,623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,339.79/14,268.96 = 5,623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,339.79x = 14,268.96 × 5,623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,339.79x = 80,248,131.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,248,131.63/10,339.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,761.10

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