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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.96, 14,273.07 and 5,627.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.96, 14,273.07 and 5,627.26 is: 7,765.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.96 : 14,273.07 = 5,627.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.96/14,273.07 = 5,627.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.96x = 14,273.07 × 5,627.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.96x = 80,318,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,318,275.89/10,342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,765.50

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