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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.81, 14,270.36 and 5,625.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.81, 14,270.36 and 5,625.12 is: 7,762.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.81 : 14,270.36 = 5,625.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.81/14,270.36 = 5,625.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.81x = 14,270.36 × 5,625.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.81x = 80,272,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,272,487.44/10,340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,762.69

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