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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.99, 14,284.45 and 5,635.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.99, 14,284.45 and 5,635.27 is: 7,776.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.99 : 14,284.45 = 5,635.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.99/14,284.45 = 5,635.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.99x = 14,284.45 × 5,635.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.99x = 80,496,757.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,496,757.45/10,350.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,776.72

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