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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.79, 14,281.04 and 5,632.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.79, 14,281.04 and 5,632.97 is: 7,773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.79 : 14,281.04 = 5,632.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.79/14,281.04 = 5,632.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.79x = 14,281.04 × 5,632.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.79x = 80,444,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,444,570.32/10,348.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.33

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