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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,288.76, 14,198.56 and 5,573.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,288.76, 14,198.56 and 5,573.07 is: 7,690.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,288.76 : 14,198.56 = 5,573.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,288.76/14,198.56 = 5,573.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,288.76x = 14,198.56 × 5,573.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,288.76x = 79,129,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,129,554.85/10,288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,690.88

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