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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.39, 14,320.77 and 5,661.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.39, 14,320.77 and 5,661.66 is: 7,813.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.39 : 14,320.77 = 5,661.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.39/14,320.77 = 5,661.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.39x = 14,320.77 × 5,661.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.39x = 81,079,330.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,079,330.68/10,377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,813.08

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