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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.85, 14,209.66 and 5,581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.85, 14,209.66 and 5,581.14 is: 7,701.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.85 : 14,209.66 = 5,581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.85/14,209.66 = 5,581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.85x = 14,209.66 × 5,581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.85x = 79,306,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,306,101.81/10,296.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,701.98

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