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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.33, 14,284.82 and 5,635.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.33, 14,284.82 and 5,635.64 is: 7,777.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.33 : 14,284.82 = 5,635.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.33/14,284.82 = 5,635.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.33x = 14,284.82 × 5,635.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.33x = 80,504,152.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,504,152.79/10,351.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,777.18

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