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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.68, 14,205.27 and 5,577.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.68, 14,205.27 and 5,577.96 is: 7,697.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.68 : 14,205.27 = 5,577.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.68/14,205.27 = 5,577.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.68x = 14,205.27 × 5,577.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.68x = 79,236,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,236,427.85/10,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,697.58

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