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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.59, 14,271.32 and 5,625.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.59, 14,271.32 and 5,625.86 is: 7,763.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.59 : 14,271.32 = 5,625.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.59/14,271.32 = 5,625.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.59x = 14,271.32 × 5,625.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.59x = 80,288,420.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,288,420.21/10,341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,763.64

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