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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.46, 14,275.65 and 5,629.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.46, 14,275.65 and 5,629.06 is: 7,768.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.46 : 14,275.65 = 5,629.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.46/14,275.65 = 5,629.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.46x = 14,275.65 × 5,629.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.46x = 80,358,490.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,358,490.39/10,344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,768.26

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