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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,192.92, 14,066.20 and 5,656.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,192.92, 14,066.20 and 5,656.29 is: 7,805.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192.92 : 14,066.20 = 5,656.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192.92/14,066.20 = 5,656.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192.92x = 14,066.20 × 5,656.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192.92x = 79,562,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,562,450.11/10,192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,805.66

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