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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.38, 14,281.02 and 5,632.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.38, 14,281.02 and 5,632.92 is: 7,773.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.38 : 14,281.02 = 5,632.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.38/14,281.02 = 5,632.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.38x = 14,281.02 × 5,632.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.38x = 80,443,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,443,843.18/10,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.57

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