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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.37, 14,199.43 and 5,573.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.37, 14,199.43 and 5,573.69 is: 7,691.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.37 : 14,199.43 = 5,573.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.37/14,199.43 = 5,573.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.37x = 14,199.43 × 5,573.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.37x = 79,143,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,143,221.00/10,289.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.75

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