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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.61, 14,083.53 and 5,668.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.61, 14,083.53 and 5,668.05 is: 7,821.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.61 : 14,083.53 = 5,668.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.61/14,083.53 = 5,668.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.61x = 14,083.53 × 5,668.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.61x = 79,826,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,826,152.22/10,205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,821.79

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