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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.76, 14,275.80 and 5,629.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.76, 14,275.80 and 5,629.02 is: 7,768.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.76 : 14,275.80 = 5,629.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.76/14,275.80 = 5,629.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.76x = 14,275.80 × 5,629.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.76x = 80,358,763.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,358,763.72/10,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,768.06

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