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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.84, 14,280.90 and 5,632.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.84, 14,280.90 and 5,632.84 is: 7,773.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.84 : 14,280.90 = 5,632.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.84/14,280.90 = 5,632.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.84x = 14,280.90 × 5,632.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.84x = 80,442,024.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,442,024.76/10,348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.05

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