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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.44, 14,148.37 and 5,536.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.44, 14,148.37 and 5,536.73 is: 7,640.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.44 : 14,148.37 = 5,536.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.44/14,148.37 = 5,536.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.44x = 14,148.37 × 5,536.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.44x = 78,335,647.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,335,647.73/10,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,640.68

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