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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.97, 14,271.88 and 5,626.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.97, 14,271.88 and 5,626.36 is: 7,764.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.97 : 14,271.88 = 5,626.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.97/14,271.88 = 5,626.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.97x = 14,271.88 × 5,626.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.97x = 80,298,649.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,298,649.33/10,341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,764.35

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