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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.76, 14,279.60 and 5,631.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.76, 14,279.60 and 5,631.92 is: 7,771.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.76 : 14,279.60 = 5,631.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.76/14,279.60 = 5,631.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.76x = 14,279.60 × 5,631.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.76x = 80,421,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,421,564.83/10,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.88

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