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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.03, 14,203.06 and 5,576.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.03, 14,203.06 and 5,576.31 is: 7,695.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.03 : 14,203.06 = 5,576.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.03/14,203.06 = 5,576.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.03x = 14,203.06 × 5,576.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.03x = 79,200,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,200,651.57/10,292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,695.34

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