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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.82, 14,202.68 and 5,576.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.82, 14,202.68 and 5,576.09 is: 7,694.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.82 : 14,202.68 = 5,576.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.82/14,202.68 = 5,576.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.82x = 14,202.68 × 5,576.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.82x = 79,195,323.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,195,323.03/10,291.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,694.98

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