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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.48, 14,271.14 and 5,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.48, 14,271.14 and 5,625.72 is: 7,763.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.48 : 14,271.14 = 5,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.48/14,271.14 = 5,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.48x = 14,271.14 × 5,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.48x = 80,285,437.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,285,437.72/10,341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,763.44

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