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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.57, 14,192.81 and 5,568.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.57, 14,192.81 and 5,568.95 is: 7,685.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.57 : 14,192.81 = 5,568.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.57/14,192.81 = 5,568.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.57x = 14,192.81 × 5,568.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.57x = 79,038,950.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,038,950.44/10,284.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,685.20

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