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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.95, 14,151.84 and 5,539.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.95, 14,151.84 and 5,539.23 is: 7,644.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.95 : 14,151.84 = 5,539.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.95/14,151.84 = 5,539.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.95x = 14,151.84 × 5,539.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.95x = 78,390,296.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,390,296.68/10,254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,644.14

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