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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.96, 14,190.51 and 5,567.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.96, 14,190.51 and 5,567.29 is: 7,682.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.96 : 14,190.51 = 5,567.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.96/14,190.51 = 5,567.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.96x = 14,190.51 × 5,567.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.96x = 79,002,684.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,002,684.42/10,282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.87

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