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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.70, 14,205.31 and 5,577.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.70, 14,205.31 and 5,577.96 is: 7,697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.70 : 14,205.31 = 5,577.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.70/14,205.31 = 5,577.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.70x = 14,205.31 × 5,577.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.70x = 79,236,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,236,650.97/10,293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,697.59

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