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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,112.69, 13,955.58 and 5,636.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,112.69, 13,955.58 and 5,636.73 is: 7,778.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,112.69 : 13,955.58 = 5,636.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,112.69/13,955.58 = 5,636.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,112.69x = 13,955.58 × 5,636.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,112.69x = 78,663,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,663,840.86/10,112.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,778.72

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