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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,286.63, 14,195.52 and 5,570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,286.63, 14,195.52 and 5,570.90 is: 7,687.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,286.63 : 14,195.52 = 5,570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,286.63/14,195.52 = 5,570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,286.63x = 14,195.52 × 5,570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,286.63x = 79,081,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,081,822.37/10,286.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.83

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