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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.29, 14,210.28 and 5,581.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.29, 14,210.28 and 5,581.56 is: 7,702.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.29 : 14,210.28 = 5,581.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.29/14,210.28 = 5,581.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.29x = 14,210.28 × 5,581.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.29x = 79,315,530.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,315,530.44/10,297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,702.56

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