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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.76, 14,148.80 and 5,537.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.76, 14,148.80 and 5,537.04 is: 7,641.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.76 : 14,148.80 = 5,537.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.76/14,148.80 = 5,537.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.76x = 14,148.80 × 5,537.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.76x = 78,342,485.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,342,485.39/10,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,641.11

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