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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.91, 14,281.09 and 5,633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.91, 14,281.09 and 5,633.20 is: 7,773.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.91 : 14,281.09 = 5,633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.91/14,281.09 = 5,633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.91x = 14,281.09 × 5,633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.91x = 80,448,186.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,448,186.40/10,348.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.59

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