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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.93, 14,190.47 and 5,567.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.93, 14,190.47 and 5,567.20 is: 7,682.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.93 : 14,190.47 = 5,567.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.93/14,190.47 = 5,567.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.93x = 14,190.47 × 5,567.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.93x = 79,001,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,001,184.58/10,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.75

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