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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.17, 14,207.34 and 5,579.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.17, 14,207.34 and 5,579.45 is: 7,699.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.17 : 14,207.34 = 5,579.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.17/14,207.34 = 5,579.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.17x = 14,207.34 × 5,579.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.17x = 79,269,143.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,269,143.16/10,295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,699.64

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