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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.41, 14,148.32 and 5,536.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.41, 14,148.32 and 5,536.69 is: 7,640.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.41 : 14,148.32 = 5,536.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.41/14,148.32 = 5,536.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.41x = 14,148.32 × 5,536.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.41x = 78,334,829.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,334,829.95/10,252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,640.63

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