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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.82, 14,034.21 and 5,632.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.82, 14,034.21 and 5,632.07 is: 7,772.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.82 : 14,034.21 = 5,632.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.82/14,034.21 = 5,632.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.82x = 14,034.21 × 5,632.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.82x = 79,041,624.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,041,624.95/10,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,772.18

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