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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.27, 14,278.84 and 5,631.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.27, 14,278.84 and 5,631.45 is: 7,771.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.27 : 14,278.84 = 5,631.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.27/14,278.84 = 5,631.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.27x = 14,278.84 × 5,631.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.27x = 80,410,573.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,410,573.52/10,347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.19

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