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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.41, 14,203.61 and 5,576.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.41, 14,203.61 and 5,576.69 is: 7,695.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.41 : 14,203.61 = 5,576.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.41/14,203.61 = 5,576.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.41x = 14,203.61 × 5,576.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.41x = 79,209,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,209,030.95/10,292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,695.87

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