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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.22, 14,210.15 and 5,581.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.22, 14,210.15 and 5,581.50 is: 7,702.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.22 : 14,210.15 = 5,581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.22/14,210.15 = 5,581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.22x = 14,210.15 × 5,581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.22x = 79,313,952.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,313,952.23/10,297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,702.46

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