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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.39, 14,191.08 and 5,567.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.39, 14,191.08 and 5,567.67 is: 7,683.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.39 : 14,191.08 = 5,567.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.39/14,191.08 = 5,567.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.39x = 14,191.08 × 5,567.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.39x = 79,011,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,011,250.38/10,283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,683.39

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