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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.98, 13,977.96 and 5,652.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.98, 13,977.96 and 5,652.68 is: 7,800.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.98 : 13,977.96 = 5,652.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.98/13,977.96 = 5,652.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.98x = 13,977.96 × 5,652.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.98x = 79,012,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,012,934.93/10,128.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,800.68

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