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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.08, 14,158.88 and 5,544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.08, 14,158.88 and 5,544.36 is: 7,651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.08 : 14,158.88 = 5,544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.08/14,158.88 = 5,544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.08x = 14,158.88 × 5,544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.08x = 78,501,927.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,501,927.92/10,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,651.20

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