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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.62, 14,159.66 and 5,544.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.62, 14,159.66 and 5,544.90 is: 7,651.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.62 : 14,159.66 = 5,544.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.62/14,159.66 = 5,544.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.62x = 14,159.66 × 5,544.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.62x = 78,513,871.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,513,871.01/10,260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,651.97

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