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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.95, 14,329.88 and 5,668.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.95, 14,329.88 and 5,668.23 is: 7,822.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.95 : 14,329.88 = 5,668.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.95/14,329.88 = 5,668.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.95x = 14,329.88 × 5,668.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.95x = 81,225,027.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,225,027.37/10,383.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,822.17

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