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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.83, 14,270.46 and 5,625.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.83, 14,270.46 and 5,625.14 is: 7,762.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.83 : 14,270.46 = 5,625.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.83/14,270.46 = 5,625.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.83x = 14,270.46 × 5,625.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.83x = 80,273,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,273,335.36/10,340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,762.76

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