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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.43, 14,207.67 and 5,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.43, 14,207.67 and 5,579.70 is: 7,699.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.43 : 14,207.67 = 5,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.43/14,207.67 = 5,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.43x = 14,207.67 × 5,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.43x = 79,274,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,274,536.30/10,295.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,699.97

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