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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.97, 14,284.34 and 5,635.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.97, 14,284.34 and 5,635.25 is: 7,776.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.97 : 14,284.34 = 5,635.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.97/14,284.34 = 5,635.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.97x = 14,284.34 × 5,635.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.97x = 80,495,826.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,495,826.99/10,350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,776.65

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