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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,112.27, 13,954.95 and 5,636.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,112.27, 13,954.95 and 5,636.91 is: 7,778.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,112.27 : 13,954.95 = 5,636.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,112.27/13,954.95 = 5,636.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,112.27x = 13,954.95 × 5,636.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,112.27x = 78,662,849.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,662,849.54/10,112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,778.95

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