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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.63, 14,203.79 and 5,576.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.63, 14,203.79 and 5,576.93 is: 7,696.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.63 : 14,203.79 = 5,576.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.63/14,203.79 = 5,576.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.63x = 14,203.79 × 5,576.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.63x = 79,213,471.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,213,471.55/10,292.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,696.14

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