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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.39, 14,271.12 and 5,625.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.39, 14,271.12 and 5,625.67 is: 7,763.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.39 : 14,271.12 = 5,625.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.39/14,271.12 = 5,625.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.39x = 14,271.12 × 5,625.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.39x = 80,284,611.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,284,611.65/10,341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,763.43

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