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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.06, 14,198.91 and 5,573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.06, 14,198.91 and 5,573.34 is: 7,691.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.06 : 14,198.91 = 5,573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.06/14,198.91 = 5,573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.06x = 14,198.91 × 5,573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.06x = 79,135,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,135,427.21/10,289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.22

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