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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.23, 13,950.72 and 5,632.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.23, 13,950.72 and 5,632.93 is: 7,773.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.23 : 13,950.72 = 5,632.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.23/13,950.72 = 5,632.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.23x = 13,950.72 × 5,632.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.23x = 78,583,429.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,583,429.21/10,109.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.43

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