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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.02, 14,201.58 and 5,575.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.02, 14,201.58 and 5,575.31 is: 7,693.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.02 : 14,201.58 = 5,575.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.02/14,201.58 = 5,575.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.02x = 14,201.58 × 5,575.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.02x = 79,178,210.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,178,210.99/10,291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,693.91

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