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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.99, 14,209.92 and 5,581.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.99, 14,209.92 and 5,581.27 is: 7,702.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.99 : 14,209.92 = 5,581.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.99/14,209.92 = 5,581.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.99x = 14,209.92 × 5,581.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.99x = 79,309,364.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,309,364.67/10,296.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,702.19

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