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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.95, 13,978.55 and 5,652.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.95, 13,978.55 and 5,652.89 is: 7,801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.95 : 13,978.55 = 5,652.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.95/13,978.55 = 5,652.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.95x = 13,978.55 × 5,652.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.95x = 79,019,177.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,019,177.25/10,128.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,801.32

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