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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,381.90, 14,327.08 and 5,666.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,381.90, 14,327.08 and 5,666.28 is: 7,819.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,381.90 : 14,327.08 = 5,666.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,381.90/14,327.08 = 5,666.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,381.90x = 14,327.08 × 5,666.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,381.90x = 81,181,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,181,246.86/10,381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,819.50

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