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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.66, 14,271.08 and 5,625.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.66, 14,271.08 and 5,625.94 is: 7,763.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.66 : 14,271.08 = 5,625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.66/14,271.08 = 5,625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.66x = 14,271.08 × 5,625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.66x = 80,288,239.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,288,239.82/10,341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,763.57

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