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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.41, 14,279.42 and 5,631.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.41, 14,279.42 and 5,631.72 is: 7,771.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.41 : 14,279.42 = 5,631.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.41/14,279.42 = 5,631.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.41x = 14,279.42 × 5,631.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.41x = 80,417,730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,417,730.90/10,347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.78

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