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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,133.06, 13,983.36 and 5,656.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,133.06, 13,983.36 and 5,656.69 is: 7,806.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,133.06 : 13,983.36 = 5,656.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,133.06/13,983.36 = 5,656.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,133.06x = 13,983.36 × 5,656.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,133.06x = 79,099,476.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,099,476.51/10,133.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,806.08

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