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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.72, 13,947.39 and 5,630.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.72, 13,947.39 and 5,630.73 is: 7,770.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.72 : 13,947.39 = 5,630.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.72/13,947.39 = 5,630.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.72x = 13,947.39 × 5,630.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.72x = 78,534,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,534,013.45/10,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,770.47

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