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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.93, 14,193.21 and 5,569.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.93, 14,193.21 and 5,569.23 is: 7,685.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.93 : 14,193.21 = 5,569.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.93/14,193.21 = 5,569.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.93x = 14,193.21 × 5,569.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.93x = 79,045,250.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,045,250.93/10,284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,685.54

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