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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.16, 14,152.12 and 5,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.16, 14,152.12 and 5,539.44 is: 7,644.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.16 : 14,152.12 = 5,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.16/14,152.12 = 5,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.16x = 14,152.12 × 5,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.16x = 78,394,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,394,791.16/10,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,644.43

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