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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.91, 14,274.74 and 5,628.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.91, 14,274.74 and 5,628.19 is: 7,766.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.91 : 14,274.74 = 5,628.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.91/14,274.74 = 5,628.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.91x = 14,274.74 × 5,628.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.91x = 80,340,948.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,340,948.92/10,343.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,766.98

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