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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.96, 14,216.66 and 5,586.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.96, 14,216.66 and 5,586.24 is: 7,708.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.96 : 14,216.66 = 5,586.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.96/14,216.66 = 5,586.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.96x = 14,216.66 × 5,586.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.96x = 79,417,674.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,417,674.76/10,301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,708.99

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