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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.46, 14,269.86 and 5,624.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.46, 14,269.86 and 5,624.91 is: 7,762.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.46 : 14,269.86 = 5,624.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.46/14,269.86 = 5,624.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.46x = 14,269.86 × 5,624.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.46x = 80,266,678.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,266,678.21/10,340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,762.39

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