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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.30, 14,279.04 and 5,631.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.30, 14,279.04 and 5,631.48 is: 7,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.30 : 14,279.04 = 5,631.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.30/14,279.04 = 5,631.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.30x = 14,279.04 × 5,631.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.30x = 80,412,128.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,412,128.18/10,347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.32

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