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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.09, 14,198.93 and 5,573.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.09, 14,198.93 and 5,573.37 is: 7,691.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.09 : 14,198.93 = 5,573.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.09/14,198.93 = 5,573.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.09x = 14,198.93 × 5,573.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.09x = 79,135,883.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,135,883.53/10,289.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.24

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