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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,108.72, 13,950.15 and 5,632.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,108.72, 13,950.15 and 5,632.73 is: 7,773.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,108.72 : 13,950.15 = 5,632.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,108.72/13,950.15 = 5,632.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,108.72x = 13,950.15 × 5,632.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,108.72x = 78,577,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,577,428.41/10,108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.23

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