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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,381.72, 14,326.88 and 5,665.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,381.72, 14,326.88 and 5,665.92 is: 7,819.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,381.72 : 14,326.88 = 5,665.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,381.72/14,326.88 = 5,665.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,381.72x = 14,326.88 × 5,665.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,381.72x = 81,174,955.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,174,955.93/10,381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,819.03

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