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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.67, 14,327.69 and 5,666.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.67, 14,327.69 and 5,666.99 is: 7,820.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.67 : 14,327.69 = 5,666.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.67/14,327.69 = 5,666.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.67x = 14,327.69 × 5,666.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.67x = 81,194,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,194,775.98/10,382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,820.22

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