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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,345.92, 14,277.50 and 5,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,345.92, 14,277.50 and 5,630.20 is: 7,769.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,345.92 : 14,277.50 = 5,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,345.92/14,277.50 = 5,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,345.92x = 14,277.50 × 5,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,345.92x = 80,385,180.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,385,180.50/10,345.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,769.75

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