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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.84, 14,281.32 and 5,633.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.84, 14,281.32 and 5,633.14 is: 7,773.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.84 : 14,281.32 = 5,633.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.84/14,281.32 = 5,633.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.84x = 14,281.32 × 5,633.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.84x = 80,448,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,448,674.94/10,348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.69

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