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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,108.15, 13,947.59 and 5,630.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,108.15, 13,947.59 and 5,630.89 is: 7,769.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,108.15 : 13,947.59 = 5,630.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,108.15/13,947.59 = 5,630.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,108.15x = 13,947.59 × 5,630.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,108.15x = 78,537,316.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,537,316.90/10,108.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,769.70

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