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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.46, 14,285.01 and 5,635.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.46, 14,285.01 and 5,635.73 is: 7,777.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.46 : 14,285.01 = 5,635.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.46/14,285.01 = 5,635.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.46x = 14,285.01 × 5,635.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.46x = 80,506,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,506,495.12/10,351.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,777.31

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