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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.71, 14,279.90 and 5,632.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.71, 14,279.90 and 5,632.02 is: 7,772.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.71 : 14,279.90 = 5,632.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.71/14,279.90 = 5,632.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.71x = 14,279.90 × 5,632.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.71x = 80,424,654.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,424,654.24/10,347.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,772.22

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