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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,193.79, 14,067.21 and 5,656.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,193.79, 14,067.21 and 5,656.22 is: 7,805.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,193.79 : 14,067.21 = 5,656.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,193.79/14,067.21 = 5,656.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,193.79x = 14,067.21 × 5,656.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,193.79x = 79,567,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,567,234.55/10,193.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,805.46

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