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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.33, 14,210.31 and 5,581.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.33, 14,210.31 and 5,581.61 is: 7,702.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.33 : 14,210.31 = 5,581.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.33/14,210.31 = 5,581.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.33x = 14,210.31 × 5,581.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.33x = 79,316,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,316,408.40/10,297.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,702.62

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