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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.96, 14,281.56 and 5,633.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.96, 14,281.56 and 5,633.24 is: 7,773.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.96 : 14,281.56 = 5,633.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.96/14,281.56 = 5,633.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.96x = 14,281.56 × 5,633.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.96x = 80,451,455.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,451,455.05/10,348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.87

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