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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.98, 14,285.67 and 5,636.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.98, 14,285.67 and 5,636.22 is: 7,777.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.98 : 14,285.67 = 5,636.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.98/14,285.67 = 5,636.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.98x = 14,285.67 × 5,636.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.98x = 80,517,178.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,517,178.97/10,351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,777.95

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