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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.74, 14,328.18 and 5,667.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.74, 14,328.18 and 5,667.02 is: 7,820.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.74 : 14,328.18 = 5,667.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.74/14,328.18 = 5,667.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.74x = 14,328.18 × 5,667.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.74x = 81,198,097.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,198,097.19/10,382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,820.49

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