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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.44, 14,217.23 and 5,586.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.44, 14,217.23 and 5,586.62 is: 7,709.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.44 : 14,217.23 = 5,586.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.44/14,217.23 = 5,586.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.44x = 14,217.23 × 5,586.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.44x = 79,426,261.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,426,261.46/10,302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,709.46

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