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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.59, 14,269.95 and 5,624.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.59, 14,269.95 and 5,624.89 is: 7,762.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.59 : 14,269.95 = 5,624.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.59/14,269.95 = 5,624.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.59x = 14,269.95 × 5,624.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.59x = 80,266,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,266,899.06/10,340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,762.31

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