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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.62, 14,271.43 and 5,625.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.62, 14,271.43 and 5,625.89 is: 7,763.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.62 : 14,271.43 = 5,625.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.62/14,271.43 = 5,625.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.62x = 14,271.43 × 5,625.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.62x = 80,289,495.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,289,495.32/10,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,763.73

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