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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.77, 14,192.96 and 5,569.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.77, 14,192.96 and 5,569.07 is: 7,685.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.77 : 14,192.96 = 5,569.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.77/14,192.96 = 5,569.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.77x = 14,192.96 × 5,569.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.77x = 79,041,488.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,041,488.94/10,284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,685.30

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