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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.08, 14,209.92 and 5,581.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.08, 14,209.92 and 5,581.35 is: 7,702.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.08 : 14,209.92 = 5,581.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.08/14,209.92 = 5,581.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.08x = 14,209.92 × 5,581.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.08x = 79,310,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,310,536.99/10,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,702.24

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