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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.78, 14,270.19 and 5,625.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.78, 14,270.19 and 5,625.06 is: 7,762.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.78 : 14,270.19 = 5,625.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.78/14,270.19 = 5,625.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.78x = 14,270.19 × 5,625.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.78x = 80,270,674.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,270,674.96/10,340.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,762.54

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