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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.66, 14,217.60 and 5,586.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.66, 14,217.60 and 5,586.94 is: 7,709.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.66 : 14,217.60 = 5,586.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.66/14,217.60 = 5,586.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.66x = 14,217.60 × 5,586.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.66x = 79,432,842.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,432,842.60/10,302.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,709.94

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