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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.17, 14,210.10 and 5,581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.17, 14,210.10 and 5,581.44 is: 7,702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.17 : 14,210.10 = 5,581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.17/14,210.10 = 5,581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.17x = 14,210.10 × 5,581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.17x = 79,312,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,312,820.54/10,297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,702.39

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