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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.91, 14,271.81 and 5,626.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.91, 14,271.81 and 5,626.18 is: 7,764.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.91 : 14,271.81 = 5,626.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.91/14,271.81 = 5,626.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.91x = 14,271.81 × 5,626.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.91x = 80,295,771.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,295,771.99/10,341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,764.11

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