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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.77, 14,190.22 and 5,567.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.77, 14,190.22 and 5,567.05 is: 7,682.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.77 : 14,190.22 = 5,567.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.77/14,190.22 = 5,567.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.77x = 14,190.22 × 5,567.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.77x = 78,997,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,997,593.30/10,282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.52

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