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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.63, 14,282.49 and 5,633.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.63, 14,282.49 and 5,633.94 is: 7,774.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.63 : 14,282.49 = 5,633.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.63/14,282.49 = 5,633.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.63x = 14,282.49 × 5,633.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.63x = 80,466,691.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,466,691.71/10,349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,774.84

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