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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.04, 14,327.58 and 5,666.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.04, 14,327.58 and 5,666.64 is: 7,820.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.04 : 14,327.58 = 5,666.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.04/14,327.58 = 5,666.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.04x = 14,327.58 × 5,666.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.04x = 81,189,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,189,237.93/10,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,820.16

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