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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,132.20, 13,982.52 and 5,655.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,132.20, 13,982.52 and 5,655.92 is: 7,805.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,132.20 : 13,982.52 = 5,655.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,132.20/13,982.52 = 5,655.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,132.20x = 13,982.52 × 5,655.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,132.20x = 79,084,014.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,084,014.52/10,132.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,805.22

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