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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.69, 13,977.89 and 5,652.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.69, 13,977.89 and 5,652.35 is: 7,800.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.69 : 13,977.89 = 5,652.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.69/13,977.89 = 5,652.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.69x = 13,977.89 × 5,652.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.69x = 79,007,828.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,007,828.39/10,128.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,800.40

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