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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.71, 14,325.44 and 5,665.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.71, 14,325.44 and 5,665.02 is: 7,817.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.71 : 14,325.44 = 5,665.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.71/14,325.44 = 5,665.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.71x = 14,325.44 × 5,665.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.71x = 81,153,875.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,153,875.78/10,380.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,817.76

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