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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.91, 14,204.23 and 5,577.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.91, 14,204.23 and 5,577.19 is: 7,696.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.91 : 14,204.23 = 5,577.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.91/14,204.23 = 5,577.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.91x = 14,204.23 × 5,577.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.91x = 79,219,640.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,219,640.06/10,292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,696.53

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