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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,290.93, 14,201.46 and 5,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,290.93, 14,201.46 and 5,575.20 is: 7,693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,290.93 : 14,201.46 = 5,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,290.93/14,201.46 = 5,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,290.93x = 14,201.46 × 5,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,290.93x = 79,175,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,175,979.79/10,290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,693.76

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