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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.76, 14,191.43 and 5,568.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.76, 14,191.43 and 5,568.04 is: 7,683.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.76 : 14,191.43 = 5,568.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.76/14,191.43 = 5,568.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.76x = 14,191.43 × 5,568.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.76x = 79,018,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,018,455.46/10,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,683.81

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