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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.44, 14,210.52 and 5,581.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.44, 14,210.52 and 5,581.68 is: 7,702.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.44 : 14,210.52 = 5,581.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.44/14,210.52 = 5,581.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.44x = 14,210.52 × 5,581.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.44x = 79,318,575.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,318,575.27/10,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,702.75

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