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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.39, 14,204.90 and 5,577.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.39, 14,204.90 and 5,577.68 is: 7,697.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.39 : 14,204.90 = 5,577.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.39/14,204.90 = 5,577.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.39x = 14,204.90 × 5,577.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.39x = 79,230,329.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,230,329.55/10,293.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,697.20

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