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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,288.77, 14,198.58 and 5,573.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,288.77, 14,198.58 and 5,573.06 is: 7,690.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,288.77 : 14,198.58 = 5,573.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,288.77/14,198.58 = 5,573.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,288.77x = 14,198.58 × 5,573.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,288.77x = 79,129,439.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,129,439.40/10,288.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,690.86

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