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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.34, 14,281.59 and 5,633.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.34, 14,281.59 and 5,633.34 is: 7,773.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.34 : 14,281.59 = 5,633.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.34/14,281.59 = 5,633.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.34x = 14,281.59 × 5,633.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.34x = 80,453,052.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,453,052.21/10,349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.74

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