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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.41, 14,279.02 and 5,631.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.41, 14,279.02 and 5,631.69 is: 7,771.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.41 : 14,279.02 = 5,631.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.41/14,279.02 = 5,631.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.41x = 14,279.02 × 5,631.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.41x = 80,415,053.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,415,053.61/10,347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.51

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