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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.67, 14,206.61 and 5,578.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.67, 14,206.61 and 5,578.97 is: 7,698.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.67 : 14,206.61 = 5,578.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.67/14,206.61 = 5,578.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.67x = 14,206.61 × 5,578.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.67x = 79,258,193.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,258,193.91/10,294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,698.95

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