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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,288.96, 14,198.70 and 5,573.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,288.96, 14,198.70 and 5,573.23 is: 7,691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,288.96 : 14,198.70 = 5,573.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,288.96/14,198.70 = 5,573.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,288.96x = 14,198.70 × 5,573.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,288.96x = 79,132,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,132,620.80/10,288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.02

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