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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.28, 14,199.32 and 5,573.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.28, 14,199.32 and 5,573.67 is: 7,691.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.28 : 14,199.32 = 5,573.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.28/14,199.32 = 5,573.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.28x = 14,199.32 × 5,573.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.28x = 79,142,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,142,225.04/10,289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.72

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