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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.02, 14,269.08 and 5,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.02, 14,269.08 and 5,624.20 is: 7,761.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.02 : 14,269.08 = 5,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.02/14,269.08 = 5,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.02x = 14,269.08 × 5,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.02x = 80,252,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,252,159.74/10,340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,761.32

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