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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.22, 14,327.19 and 5,666.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.22, 14,327.19 and 5,666.58 is: 7,819.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.22 : 14,327.19 = 5,666.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.22/14,327.19 = 5,666.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.22x = 14,327.19 × 5,666.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.22x = 81,186,168.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,186,168.31/10,382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,819.73

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