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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.93, 14,209.77 and 5,581.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.93, 14,209.77 and 5,581.23 is: 7,702.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.93 : 14,209.77 = 5,581.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.93/14,209.77 = 5,581.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.93x = 14,209.77 × 5,581.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.93x = 79,307,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,307,994.62/10,296.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,702.10

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