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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.92, 14,282.96 and 5,634.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.92, 14,282.96 and 5,634.16 is: 7,775.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.92 : 14,282.96 = 5,634.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.92/14,282.96 = 5,634.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.92x = 14,282.96 × 5,634.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.92x = 80,472,481.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,472,481.91/10,349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,775.18

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