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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,290.58, 14,200.98 and 5,574.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,290.58, 14,200.98 and 5,574.87 is: 7,693.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,290.58 : 14,200.98 = 5,574.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,290.58/14,200.98 = 5,574.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,290.58x = 14,200.98 × 5,574.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,290.58x = 79,168,596.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,168,596.47/10,290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,693.31

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