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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.94, 14,270.62 and 5,625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.94, 14,270.62 and 5,625.22 is: 7,762.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.94 : 14,270.62 = 5,625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.94/14,270.62 = 5,625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.94x = 14,270.62 × 5,625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.94x = 80,275,377.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,275,377.04/10,340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,762.87

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