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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.62, 14,205.24 and 5,577.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.62, 14,205.24 and 5,577.91 is: 7,697.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.62 : 14,205.24 = 5,577.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.62/14,205.24 = 5,577.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.62x = 14,205.24 × 5,577.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.62x = 79,235,514.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,235,514.74/10,293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,697.54

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