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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.02, 14,327.20 and 5,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.02, 14,327.20 and 5,666.60 is: 7,819.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.02 : 14,327.20 = 5,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.02/14,327.20 = 5,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.02x = 14,327.20 × 5,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.02x = 81,186,511.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,186,511.52/10,382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,819.91

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