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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.36, 14,203.46 and 5,576.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.36, 14,203.46 and 5,576.64 is: 7,695.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.36 : 14,203.46 = 5,576.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.36/14,203.46 = 5,576.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.36x = 14,203.46 × 5,576.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.36x = 79,207,583.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,207,583.17/10,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,695.76

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