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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.46, 14,202.29 and 5,575.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.46, 14,202.29 and 5,575.74 is: 7,694.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.46 : 14,202.29 = 5,575.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.46/14,202.29 = 5,575.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.46x = 14,202.29 × 5,575.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.46x = 79,188,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,188,248.57/10,291.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,694.56

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