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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.73, 14,279.45 and 5,632.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.73, 14,279.45 and 5,632.01 is: 7,771.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.73 : 14,279.45 = 5,632.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.73/14,279.45 = 5,632.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.73x = 14,279.45 × 5,632.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.73x = 80,422,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,422,005.19/10,347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.95

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