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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.68, 13,954.56 and 5,635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.68, 13,954.56 and 5,635.68 is: 7,777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.68 : 13,954.56 = 5,635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.68/13,954.56 = 5,635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.68x = 13,954.56 × 5,635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.68x = 78,643,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,643,434.70/10,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,777.48

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