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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.46, 14,271.51 and 5,626.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.46, 14,271.51 and 5,626.05 is: 7,764.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.46 : 14,271.51 = 5,626.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.46/14,271.51 = 5,626.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.46x = 14,271.51 × 5,626.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.46x = 80,292,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,292,228.84/10,341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,764.11

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