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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.69, 14,275.67 and 5,628.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.69, 14,275.67 and 5,628.96 is: 7,767.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.69 : 14,275.67 = 5,628.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.69/14,275.67 = 5,628.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.69x = 14,275.67 × 5,628.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.69x = 80,357,147.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,357,147.26/10,344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,767.96

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