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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.96, 14,205.75 and 5,578.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.96, 14,205.75 and 5,578.32 is: 7,698.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.96 : 14,205.75 = 5,578.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.96/14,205.75 = 5,578.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.96x = 14,205.75 × 5,578.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.96x = 79,244,219.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,244,219.34/10,293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,698.13

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