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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.33, 13,950.46 and 5,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.33, 13,950.46 and 5,633 is: 7,773.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.33 : 13,950.46 = 5,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.33/13,950.46 = 5,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.33x = 13,950.46 × 5,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.33x = 78,582,941.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,582,941.18/10,109.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.31

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