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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.48, 14,202.25 and 5,575.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.48, 14,202.25 and 5,575.77 is: 7,694.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.48 : 14,202.25 = 5,575.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.48/14,202.25 = 5,575.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.48x = 14,202.25 × 5,575.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.48x = 79,188,479.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,188,479.48/10,291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,694.57

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