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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.39, 14,189.70 and 5,566.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.39, 14,189.70 and 5,566.67 is: 7,682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.39 : 14,189.70 = 5,566.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.39/14,189.70 = 5,566.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.39x = 14,189.70 × 5,566.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.39x = 78,989,377.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,989,377.30/10,282.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.01

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