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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.67, 14,159.72 and 5,544.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.67, 14,159.72 and 5,544.95 is: 7,652.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.67 : 14,159.72 = 5,544.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.67/14,159.72 = 5,544.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.67x = 14,159.72 × 5,544.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.67x = 78,514,962.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,514,962.13/10,260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,652.03

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