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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.64, 14,202.44 and 5,575.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.64, 14,202.44 and 5,575.94 is: 7,694.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.64 : 14,202.44 = 5,575.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.64/14,202.44 = 5,575.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.64x = 14,202.44 × 5,575.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.64x = 79,191,953.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,191,953.29/10,291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,694.78

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