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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.16, 14,281.91 and 5,633.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.16, 14,281.91 and 5,633.49 is: 7,774.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.16 : 14,281.91 = 5,633.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.16/14,281.91 = 5,633.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.16x = 14,281.91 × 5,633.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.16x = 80,456,997.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,456,997.17/10,349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,774.25

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