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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.30, 13,947.72 and 5,630.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.30, 13,947.72 and 5,630.78 is: 7,771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.30 : 13,947.72 = 5,630.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.30/13,947.72 = 5,630.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.30x = 13,947.72 × 5,630.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.30x = 78,536,542.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,536,542.82/10,106.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.05

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