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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.03, 14,278.84 and 5,631.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.03, 14,278.84 and 5,631.31 is: 7,771.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.03 : 14,278.84 = 5,631.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.03/14,278.84 = 5,631.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.03x = 14,278.84 × 5,631.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.03x = 80,408,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,408,574.48/10,347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.17

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