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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.75, 13,977.62 and 5,652.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.75, 13,977.62 and 5,652.23 is: 7,800.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.75 : 13,977.62 = 5,652.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.75/13,977.62 = 5,652.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.75x = 13,977.62 × 5,652.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.75x = 79,004,723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,004,723.09/10,128.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,800.05

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