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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.22, 14,148.07 and 5,536.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.22, 14,148.07 and 5,536.51 is: 7,640.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.22 : 14,148.07 = 5,536.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.22/14,148.07 = 5,536.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.22x = 14,148.07 × 5,536.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.22x = 78,330,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,330,870.87/10,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,640.38

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