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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.72, 14,325.60 and 5,665.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.72, 14,325.60 and 5,665.20 is: 7,818.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.72 : 14,325.60 = 5,665.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.72/14,325.60 = 5,665.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.72x = 14,325.60 × 5,665.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.72x = 81,157,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,157,389.12/10,380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,818.09

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