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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.76, 14,204.02 and 5,577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.76, 14,204.02 and 5,577.04 is: 7,696.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.76 : 14,204.02 = 5,577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.76/14,204.02 = 5,577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.76x = 14,204.02 × 5,577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.76x = 79,216,387.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,216,387.70/10,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,696.32

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