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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.21, 14,327.51 and 5,666.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.21, 14,327.51 and 5,666.52 is: 7,819.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.21 : 14,327.51 = 5,666.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.21/14,327.51 = 5,666.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.21x = 14,327.51 × 5,666.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.21x = 81,187,093.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,187,093.63/10,382.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,819.83

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