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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.36, 14,329.08 and 5,668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.36, 14,329.08 and 5,668.08 is: 7,821.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.36 : 14,329.08 = 5,668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.36/14,329.08 = 5,668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.36x = 14,329.08 × 5,668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.36x = 81,218,371.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,218,371.77/10,383.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,821.97

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