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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.93, 14,202.87 and 5,576.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.93, 14,202.87 and 5,576.23 is: 7,695.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.93 : 14,202.87 = 5,576.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.93/14,202.87 = 5,576.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.93x = 14,202.87 × 5,576.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.93x = 79,198,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,198,469.78/10,291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,695.20

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