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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,355.02, 14,289.91 and 5,639.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,355.02, 14,289.91 and 5,639.33 is: 7,782.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,355.02 : 14,289.91 = 5,639.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,355.02/14,289.91 = 5,639.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,355.02x = 14,289.91 × 5,639.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,355.02x = 80,585,518.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,585,518.16/10,355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,782.27

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