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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.23, 14,278.76 and 5,631.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.23, 14,278.76 and 5,631.51 is: 7,771.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.23 : 14,278.76 = 5,631.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.23/14,278.76 = 5,631.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.23x = 14,278.76 × 5,631.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.23x = 80,410,951.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,410,951.57/10,347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.26

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