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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.29, 13,950.68 and 5,633.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.29, 13,950.68 and 5,633.23 is: 7,773.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.29 : 13,950.68 = 5,633.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.29/13,950.68 = 5,633.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.29x = 13,950.68 × 5,633.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.29x = 78,587,438.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,587,438.06/10,109.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.78

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