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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.96, 14,213.91 and 5,584.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.96, 14,213.91 and 5,584.23 is: 7,706.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.96 : 14,213.91 = 5,584.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.96/14,213.91 = 5,584.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.96x = 14,213.91 × 5,584.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.96x = 79,373,742.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,373,742.64/10,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,706.22

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