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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.39, 14,199.35 and 5,573.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.39, 14,199.35 and 5,573.69 is: 7,691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.39 : 14,199.35 = 5,573.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.39/14,199.35 = 5,573.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.39x = 14,199.35 × 5,573.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.39x = 79,142,747.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,142,747.23/10,289.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.69

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