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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.06, 14,273.44 and 5,627.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.06, 14,273.44 and 5,627.34 is: 7,765.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.06 : 14,273.44 = 5,627.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.06/14,273.44 = 5,627.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.06x = 14,273.44 × 5,627.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.06x = 80,321,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,321,499.85/10,343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,765.74

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