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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,132.15, 13,982.48 and 5,655.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,132.15, 13,982.48 and 5,655.91 is: 7,805.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,132.15 : 13,982.48 = 5,655.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,132.15/13,982.48 = 5,655.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,132.15x = 13,982.48 × 5,655.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,132.15x = 79,083,648.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,083,648.46/10,132.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,805.22

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