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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.41, 14,149.70 and 5,537.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.41, 14,149.70 and 5,537.69 is: 7,642.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.41 : 14,149.70 = 5,537.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.41/14,149.70 = 5,537.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.41x = 14,149.70 × 5,537.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.41x = 78,356,652.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,356,652.19/10,253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,642.01

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