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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.84, 14,161.29 and 5,546.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.84, 14,161.29 and 5,546.11 is: 7,653.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.84 : 14,161.29 = 5,546.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.84/14,161.29 = 5,546.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.84x = 14,161.29 × 5,546.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.84x = 78,540,072.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,540,072.08/10,261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,653.61

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