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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.54, 14,205.06 and 5,577.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.54, 14,205.06 and 5,577.90 is: 7,697.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.54 : 14,205.06 = 5,577.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.54/14,205.06 = 5,577.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.54x = 14,205.06 × 5,577.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.54x = 79,234,404.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,234,404.17/10,293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,697.49

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