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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.84, 14,279.52 and 5,631.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.84, 14,279.52 and 5,631.84 is: 7,771.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.84 : 14,279.52 = 5,631.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.84/14,279.52 = 5,631.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.84x = 14,279.52 × 5,631.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.84x = 80,419,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,419,971.92/10,347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.67

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