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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.34, 14,270.98 and 5,625.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.34, 14,270.98 and 5,625.62 is: 7,763.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.34 : 14,270.98 = 5,625.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.34/14,270.98 = 5,625.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.34x = 14,270.98 × 5,625.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.34x = 80,283,110.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,283,110.51/10,341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,763.32

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