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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.38, 14,199.42 and 5,573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.38, 14,199.42 and 5,573.70 is: 7,691.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.38 : 14,199.42 = 5,573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.38/14,199.42 = 5,573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.38x = 14,199.42 × 5,573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.38x = 79,143,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,143,307.25/10,289.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.75

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