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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,200.13, 14,076.90 and 5,663.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,200.13, 14,076.90 and 5,663.05 is: 7,815.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,200.13 : 14,076.90 = 5,663.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,200.13/14,076.90 = 5,663.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,200.13x = 14,076.90 × 5,663.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,200.13x = 79,718,188.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,718,188.55/10,200.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,815.41

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