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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,287.19, 14,196.34 and 5,571.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,287.19, 14,196.34 and 5,571.47 is: 7,688.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,287.19 : 14,196.34 = 5,571.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,287.19/14,196.34 = 5,571.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,287.19x = 14,196.34 × 5,571.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,287.19x = 79,094,419.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,094,419.07/10,287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,688.64

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