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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.78, 14,329.58 and 5,668.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.78, 14,329.58 and 5,668.07 is: 7,821.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.78 : 14,329.58 = 5,668.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.78/14,329.58 = 5,668.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.78x = 14,329.58 × 5,668.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.78x = 81,220,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,220,962.52/10,383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,821.91

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