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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.55, 14,282.31 and 5,633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.55, 14,282.31 and 5,633.88 is: 7,774.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.55 : 14,282.31 = 5,633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.55/14,282.31 = 5,633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.55x = 14,282.31 × 5,633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.55x = 80,464,820.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,464,820.66/10,349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,774.72

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