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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.61, 14,278.44 and 5,630.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.61, 14,278.44 and 5,630.91 is: 7,770.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.61 : 14,278.44 = 5,630.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.61/14,278.44 = 5,630.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.61x = 14,278.44 × 5,630.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.61x = 80,400,610.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,400,610.58/10,346.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,770.72

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