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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.06, 14,327.26 and 5,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.06, 14,327.26 and 5,666.60 is: 7,819.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.06 : 14,327.26 = 5,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.06/14,327.26 = 5,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.06x = 14,327.26 × 5,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.06x = 81,186,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,186,851.52/10,382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,819.92

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