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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,381.93, 14,326.91 and 5,665.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,381.93, 14,326.91 and 5,665.90 is: 7,818.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,381.93 : 14,326.91 = 5,665.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,381.93/14,326.91 = 5,665.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,381.93x = 14,326.91 × 5,665.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,381.93x = 81,174,739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,174,739.40/10,381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,818.85

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