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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.87, 14,271.77 and 5,626.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.87, 14,271.77 and 5,626.14 is: 7,764.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.87 : 14,271.77 = 5,626.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.87/14,271.77 = 5,626.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.87x = 14,271.77 × 5,626.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.87x = 80,294,947.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,294,947.94/10,341.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,764.06

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