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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.63, 14,280.91 and 5,632.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.63, 14,280.91 and 5,632.81 is: 7,773.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.63 : 14,280.91 = 5,632.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.63/14,280.91 = 5,632.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.63x = 14,280.91 × 5,632.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.63x = 80,441,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,441,652.66/10,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.17

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