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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.72, 14,271.53 and 5,626.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.72, 14,271.53 and 5,626.11 is: 7,764.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.72 : 14,271.53 = 5,626.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.72/14,271.53 = 5,626.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.72x = 14,271.53 × 5,626.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.72x = 80,293,140.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,293,140.36/10,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,764.00

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