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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.38, 14,207.59 and 5,579.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.38, 14,207.59 and 5,579.67 is: 7,699.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.38 : 14,207.59 = 5,579.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.38/14,207.59 = 5,579.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.38x = 14,207.59 × 5,579.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.38x = 79,273,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,273,663.70/10,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,699.93

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