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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.07, 14,327.10 and 5,666.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.07, 14,327.10 and 5,666.25 is: 7,819.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.07 : 14,327.10 = 5,666.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.07/14,327.10 = 5,666.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.07x = 14,327.10 × 5,666.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.07x = 81,180,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,180,930.38/10,382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,819.34

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