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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,286.66, 14,195.49 and 5,570.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,286.66, 14,195.49 and 5,570.86 is: 7,687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,286.66 : 14,195.49 = 5,570.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,286.66/14,195.49 = 5,570.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,286.66x = 14,195.49 × 5,570.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,286.66x = 79,081,087.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,081,087.42/10,286.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.73

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