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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.60, 14,083.81 and 5,668.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.60, 14,083.81 and 5,668.38 is: 7,822.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.60 : 14,083.81 = 5,668.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.60/14,083.81 = 5,668.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.60x = 14,083.81 × 5,668.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.60x = 79,832,372.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,832,372.76/10,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,822.41

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