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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,220.64, 14,104.26 and 5,683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,220.64, 14,104.26 and 5,683.02 is: 7,842.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.64 : 14,104.26 = 5,683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.64/14,104.26 = 5,683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.64x = 14,104.26 × 5,683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.64x = 80,154,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,154,791.67/10,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,842.44

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