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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.87, 14,329.73 and 5,668.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.87, 14,329.73 and 5,668.15 is: 7,822.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.87 : 14,329.73 = 5,668.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.87/14,329.73 = 5,668.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.87x = 14,329.73 × 5,668.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.87x = 81,223,016.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,223,016.19/10,383.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,822.04

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