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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.48, 14,217.44 and 5,586.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.48, 14,217.44 and 5,586.75 is: 7,709.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.48 : 14,217.44 = 5,586.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.48/14,217.44 = 5,586.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.48x = 14,217.44 × 5,586.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.48x = 79,429,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,429,254.99/10,302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,709.72

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