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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.69, 14,192.87 and 5,568.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.69, 14,192.87 and 5,568.97 is: 7,685.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.69 : 14,192.87 = 5,568.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.69/14,192.87 = 5,568.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.69x = 14,192.87 × 5,568.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.69x = 79,039,691.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,039,691.79/10,284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,685.18

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