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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.27, 14,327.73 and 5,666.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.27, 14,327.73 and 5,666.54 is: 7,819.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.27 : 14,327.73 = 5,666.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.27/14,327.73 = 5,666.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.27x = 14,327.73 × 5,666.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.27x = 81,188,583.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,188,583.52/10,382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,819.93

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