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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.72, 14,328.36 and 5,667.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.72, 14,328.36 and 5,667.03 is: 7,820.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.72 : 14,328.36 = 5,667.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.72/14,328.36 = 5,667.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.72x = 14,328.36 × 5,667.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.72x = 81,199,245.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,199,245.97/10,382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,820.62

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