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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.83, 14,204.07 and 5,577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.83, 14,204.07 and 5,577.12 is: 7,696.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.83 : 14,204.07 = 5,577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.83/14,204.07 = 5,577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.83x = 14,204.07 × 5,577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.83x = 79,217,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,217,802.88/10,292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,696.41

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