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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,339.81, 14,268.98 and 5,624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,339.81, 14,268.98 and 5,624.08 is: 7,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,339.81 : 14,268.98 = 5,624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,339.81/14,268.98 = 5,624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,339.81x = 14,268.98 × 5,624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,339.81x = 80,249,785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,249,785.57/10,339.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,761.25

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