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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.69, 14,274.59 and 5,628.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.69, 14,274.59 and 5,628.27 is: 7,767.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.69 : 14,274.59 = 5,628.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.69/14,274.59 = 5,628.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.69x = 14,274.59 × 5,628.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.69x = 80,341,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,341,246.66/10,343.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,767.17

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