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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.25, 14,281.86 and 5,633.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.25, 14,281.86 and 5,633.43 is: 7,774.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.25 : 14,281.86 = 5,633.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.25/14,281.86 = 5,633.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.25x = 14,281.86 × 5,633.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.25x = 80,455,858.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,455,858.58/10,349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,774.08

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