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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.41, 14,275.43 and 5,628.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.41, 14,275.43 and 5,628.69 is: 7,767.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.41 : 14,275.43 = 5,628.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.41/14,275.43 = 5,628.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.41x = 14,275.43 × 5,628.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.41x = 80,351,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,351,941.94/10,344.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,767.67

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