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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,203.61, 14,080.77 and 5,666.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,203.61, 14,080.77 and 5,666.05 is: 7,819.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,203.61 : 14,080.77 = 5,666.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,203.61/14,080.77 = 5,666.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,203.61x = 14,080.77 × 5,666.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,203.61x = 79,782,388.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,782,388.36/10,203.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,819.04

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