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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.68, 14,281.50 and 5,633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.68, 14,281.50 and 5,633.28 is: 7,774.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.68 : 14,281.50 = 5,633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.68/14,281.50 = 5,633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.68x = 14,281.50 × 5,633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.68x = 80,451,688.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,451,688.32/10,348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,774.10

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