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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,287.02, 14,196.06 and 5,571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,287.02, 14,196.06 and 5,571.32 is: 7,688.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,287.02 : 14,196.06 = 5,571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,287.02/14,196.06 = 5,571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,287.02x = 14,196.06 × 5,571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,287.02x = 79,090,722.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,090,722.02/10,287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,688.40

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