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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.46, 14,217.36 and 5,586.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.46, 14,217.36 and 5,586.73 is: 7,709.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.46 : 14,217.36 = 5,586.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.46/14,217.36 = 5,586.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.46x = 14,217.36 × 5,586.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.46x = 79,428,551.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,428,551.63/10,302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,709.67

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