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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.36, 14,210.40 and 5,581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.36, 14,210.40 and 5,581.64 is: 7,702.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.36 : 14,210.40 = 5,581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.36/14,210.40 = 5,581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.36x = 14,210.40 × 5,581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.36x = 79,317,393.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,317,393.51/10,297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,702.69

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