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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,221.09, 14,106.28 and 5,684.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,221.09, 14,106.28 and 5,684.23 is: 7,844.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.09 : 14,106.28 = 5,684.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.09/14,106.28 = 5,684.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.09x = 14,106.28 × 5,684.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.09x = 80,183,311.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,183,311.80/10,221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,844.89

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