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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.52, 14,327.82 and 5,666.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.52, 14,327.82 and 5,666.70 is: 7,820.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.52 : 14,327.82 = 5,666.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.52/14,327.82 = 5,666.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.52x = 14,327.82 × 5,666.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.52x = 81,191,457.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,191,457.59/10,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,820.01

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