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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.63, 14,274.12 and 5,627.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.63, 14,274.12 and 5,627.91 is: 7,766.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.63 : 14,274.12 = 5,627.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.63/14,274.12 = 5,627.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.63x = 14,274.12 × 5,627.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.63x = 80,333,462.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,333,462.69/10,343.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,766.47

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