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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.16, 14,327.44 and 5,666.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.16, 14,327.44 and 5,666.32 is: 7,819.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.16 : 14,327.44 = 5,666.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.16/14,327.44 = 5,666.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.16x = 14,327.44 × 5,666.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.16x = 81,183,859.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,183,859.82/10,382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,819.55

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