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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.99, 14,204.27 and 5,577.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.99, 14,204.27 and 5,577.29 is: 7,696.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.99 : 14,204.27 = 5,577.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.99/14,204.27 = 5,577.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.99x = 14,204.27 × 5,577.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.99x = 79,221,234.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,221,234.12/10,292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,696.62

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