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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.71, 14,281.28 and 5,633.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.71, 14,281.28 and 5,633.02 is: 7,773.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.71 : 14,281.28 = 5,633.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.71/14,281.28 = 5,633.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.71x = 14,281.28 × 5,633.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.71x = 80,446,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,446,735.87/10,348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.60

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