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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.79, 14,199.92 and 5,574.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.79, 14,199.92 and 5,574.07 is: 7,692.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.79 : 14,199.92 = 5,574.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.79/14,199.92 = 5,574.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.79x = 14,199.92 × 5,574.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.79x = 79,151,337.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,151,337.95/10,289.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,692.22

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