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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.28, 13,947.48 and 5,631.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.28, 13,947.48 and 5,631.48 is: 7,771.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.28 : 13,947.48 = 5,631.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.28/13,947.48 = 5,631.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.28x = 13,947.48 × 5,631.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.28x = 78,544,954.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,544,954.67/10,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.90

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