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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.50, 14,202.27 and 5,575.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.50, 14,202.27 and 5,575.82 is: 7,694.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.50 : 14,202.27 = 5,575.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.50/14,202.27 = 5,575.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.50x = 14,202.27 × 5,575.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.50x = 79,189,230.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,189,230.10/10,291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,694.62

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