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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.84, 14,199.96 and 5,574.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.84, 14,199.96 and 5,574.12 is: 7,692.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.84 : 14,199.96 = 5,574.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.84/14,199.96 = 5,574.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.84x = 14,199.96 × 5,574.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.84x = 79,152,281.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,152,281.04/10,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,692.28

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