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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,286.49, 14,195.33 and 5,570.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,286.49, 14,195.33 and 5,570.76 is: 7,687.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,286.49 : 14,195.33 = 5,570.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,286.49/14,195.33 = 5,570.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,286.49x = 14,195.33 × 5,570.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,286.49x = 79,078,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,078,677.72/10,286.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.63

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