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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.69, 14,274.29 and 5,627.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.69, 14,274.29 and 5,627.97 is: 7,766.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.69 : 14,274.29 = 5,627.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.69/14,274.29 = 5,627.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.69x = 14,274.29 × 5,627.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.69x = 80,335,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,335,275.89/10,343.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,766.60

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