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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.69, 14,270.51 and 5,625.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.69, 14,270.51 and 5,625.14 is: 7,762.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.69 : 14,270.51 = 5,625.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.69/14,270.51 = 5,625.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.69x = 14,270.51 × 5,625.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.69x = 80,273,624.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,273,624.17/10,340.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,762.89

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