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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.84, 14,271.90 and 5,626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.84, 14,271.90 and 5,626.12 is: 7,764.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.84 : 14,271.90 = 5,626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.84/14,271.90 = 5,626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.84x = 14,271.90 × 5,626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.84x = 80,295,422.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,295,422.03/10,341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,764.13

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