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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.06, 14,216.95 and 5,586.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.06, 14,216.95 and 5,586.45 is: 7,709.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.06 : 14,216.95 = 5,586.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.06/14,216.95 = 5,586.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.06x = 14,216.95 × 5,586.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.06x = 79,422,280.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,422,280.33/10,302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,709.36

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