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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.02, 14,270.46 and 5,625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.02, 14,270.46 and 5,625.20 is: 7,762.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.02 : 14,270.46 = 5,625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.02/14,270.46 = 5,625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.02x = 14,270.46 × 5,625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.02x = 80,274,191.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,274,191.59/10,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,762.70

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