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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.41, 14,202.15 and 5,575.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.41, 14,202.15 and 5,575.69 is: 7,694.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.41 : 14,202.15 = 5,575.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.41/14,202.15 = 5,575.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.41x = 14,202.15 × 5,575.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.41x = 79,186,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,186,771.14/10,291.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,694.46

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