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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.34, 14,279.23 and 5,631.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.34, 14,279.23 and 5,631.62 is: 7,771.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.34 : 14,279.23 = 5,631.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.34/14,279.23 = 5,631.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.34x = 14,279.23 × 5,631.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.34x = 80,415,197.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,415,197.25/10,347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.58

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