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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.94, 14,276.01 and 5,629.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.94, 14,276.01 and 5,629.25 is: 7,768.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.94 : 14,276.01 = 5,629.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.94/14,276.01 = 5,629.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.94x = 14,276.01 × 5,629.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.94x = 80,363,286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,363,286.09/10,344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,768.37

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