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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.70, 14,202.45 and 5,575.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.70, 14,202.45 and 5,575.97 is: 7,694.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.70 : 14,202.45 = 5,575.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.70/14,202.45 = 5,575.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.70x = 14,202.45 × 5,575.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.70x = 79,192,364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,192,364.11/10,291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,694.78

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