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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.98, 14,279.76 and 5,632.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.98, 14,279.76 and 5,632.16 is: 7,772.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.98 : 14,279.76 = 5,632.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.98/14,279.76 = 5,632.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.98x = 14,279.76 × 5,632.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.98x = 80,425,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,425,821.68/10,347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,772.13

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