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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.54, 14,207.82 and 5,579.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.54, 14,207.82 and 5,579.90 is: 7,700.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.54 : 14,207.82 = 5,579.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.54/14,207.82 = 5,579.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.54x = 14,207.82 × 5,579.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.54x = 79,278,214.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,278,214.82/10,295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,700.25

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