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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.83, 14,271.66 and 5,626.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.83, 14,271.66 and 5,626.13 is: 7,764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.83 : 14,271.66 = 5,626.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.83/14,271.66 = 5,626.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.83x = 14,271.66 × 5,626.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.83x = 80,294,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,294,214.48/10,341.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,764.02

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