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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.41, 14,207.75 and 5,579.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.41, 14,207.75 and 5,579.69 is: 7,700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.41 : 14,207.75 = 5,579.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.41/14,207.75 = 5,579.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.41x = 14,207.75 × 5,579.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.41x = 79,274,840.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,274,840.60/10,295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,700.02

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