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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,285.39, 14,193.82 and 5,569.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,285.39, 14,193.82 and 5,569.68 is: 7,686.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,285.39 : 14,193.82 = 5,569.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,285.39/14,193.82 = 5,569.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,285.39x = 14,193.82 × 5,569.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,285.39x = 79,055,035.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,055,035.38/10,285.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,686.15

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