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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.91, 14,284.26 and 5,635.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.91, 14,284.26 and 5,635.21 is: 7,776.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.91 : 14,284.26 = 5,635.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.91/14,284.26 = 5,635.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.91x = 14,284.26 × 5,635.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.91x = 80,494,804.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,494,804.79/10,350.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,776.59

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