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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.69, 14,275.97 and 5,629.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.69, 14,275.97 and 5,629.27 is: 7,768.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.69 : 14,275.97 = 5,629.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.69/14,275.97 = 5,629.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.69x = 14,275.97 × 5,629.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.69x = 80,363,289.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,363,289.64/10,344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,768.55

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