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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.06, 14,274.32 and 5,628.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.06, 14,274.32 and 5,628.24 is: 7,766.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.06 : 14,274.32 = 5,628.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.06/14,274.32 = 5,628.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.06x = 14,274.32 × 5,628.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.06x = 80,339,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,339,270.66/10,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,766.71

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