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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.39, 14,327.65 and 5,667.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.39, 14,327.65 and 5,667.11 is: 7,820.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.39 : 14,327.65 = 5,667.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.39/14,327.65 = 5,667.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.39x = 14,327.65 × 5,667.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.39x = 81,196,368.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,196,368.59/10,382.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,820.59

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