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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.58, 14,203.81 and 5,576.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.58, 14,203.81 and 5,576.86 is: 7,696.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.58 : 14,203.81 = 5,576.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.58/14,203.81 = 5,576.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.58x = 14,203.81 × 5,576.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.58x = 79,212,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,212,659.84/10,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,696.09

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