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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.91, 14,270.43 and 5,625.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.91, 14,270.43 and 5,625.18 is: 7,762.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.91 : 14,270.43 = 5,625.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.91/14,270.43 = 5,625.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.91x = 14,270.43 × 5,625.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.91x = 80,273,737.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,273,737.43/10,340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,762.73

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