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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.63, 14,275.40 and 5,628.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.63, 14,275.40 and 5,628.81 is: 7,767.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.63 : 14,275.40 = 5,628.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.63/14,275.40 = 5,628.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.63x = 14,275.40 × 5,628.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.63x = 80,353,486.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,353,486.13/10,344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,767.65

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