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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,290.83, 14,201.34 and 5,575.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,290.83, 14,201.34 and 5,575.11 is: 7,693.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,290.83 : 14,201.34 = 5,575.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,290.83/14,201.34 = 5,575.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,290.83x = 14,201.34 × 5,575.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,290.83x = 79,174,022.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,174,022.19/10,290.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,693.65

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