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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.96, 14,193.18 and 5,569.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.96, 14,193.18 and 5,569.23 is: 7,685.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.96 : 14,193.18 = 5,569.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.96/14,193.18 = 5,569.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.96x = 14,193.18 × 5,569.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.96x = 79,045,083.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,045,083.85/10,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,685.50

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