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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.95, 14,280.47 and 5,632.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.95, 14,280.47 and 5,632.53 is: 7,773.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.95 : 14,280.47 = 5,632.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.95/14,280.47 = 5,632.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.95x = 14,280.47 × 5,632.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.95x = 80,435,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,435,175.69/10,347.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.05

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