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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.62, 14,329.50 and 5,667.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.62, 14,329.50 and 5,667.98 is: 7,821.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.62 : 14,329.50 = 5,667.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.62/14,329.50 = 5,667.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.62x = 14,329.50 × 5,667.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.62x = 81,219,319.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,219,319.41/10,383.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,821.87

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