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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.47, 14,204.97 and 5,577.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.47, 14,204.97 and 5,577.75 is: 7,697.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.47 : 14,204.97 = 5,577.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.47/14,204.97 = 5,577.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.47x = 14,204.97 × 5,577.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.47x = 79,231,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,231,771.42/10,293.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,697.28

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