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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.92, 13,977.87 and 5,652.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.92, 13,977.87 and 5,652.62 is: 7,800.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.92 : 13,977.87 = 5,652.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.92/13,977.87 = 5,652.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.92x = 13,977.87 × 5,652.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.92x = 79,011,587.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,011,587.52/10,128.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,800.59

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