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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.32, 14,271.06 and 5,625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.32, 14,271.06 and 5,625.56 is: 7,763.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.32 : 14,271.06 = 5,625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.32/14,271.06 = 5,625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.32x = 14,271.06 × 5,625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.32x = 80,282,704.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,282,704.29/10,341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,763.29

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