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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.80, 13,954.72 and 5,635.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.80, 13,954.72 and 5,635.56 is: 7,777.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.80 : 13,954.72 = 5,635.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.80/13,954.72 = 5,635.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.80x = 13,954.72 × 5,635.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.80x = 78,642,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,642,627.09/10,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,777.31

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