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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.68, 14,161.12 and 5,545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.68, 14,161.12 and 5,545.96 is: 7,653.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.68 : 14,161.12 = 5,545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.68/14,161.12 = 5,545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.68x = 14,161.12 × 5,545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.68x = 78,537,005.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,537,005.08/10,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,653.43

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