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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.22, 14,203.31 and 5,576.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.22, 14,203.31 and 5,576.51 is: 7,695.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.22 : 14,203.31 = 5,576.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.22/14,203.31 = 5,576.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.22x = 14,203.31 × 5,576.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.22x = 79,204,801.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,204,801.35/10,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,695.60

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