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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,112.48, 13,954.84 and 5,636.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,112.48, 13,954.84 and 5,636.02 is: 7,777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,112.48 : 13,954.84 = 5,636.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,112.48/13,954.84 = 5,636.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,112.48x = 13,954.84 × 5,636.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,112.48x = 78,649,659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,649,659.38/10,112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,777.48

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