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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.93, 14,162.84 and 5,547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.93, 14,162.84 and 5,547.22 is: 7,655.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.93 : 14,162.84 = 5,547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.93/14,162.84 = 5,547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.93x = 14,162.84 × 5,547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.93x = 78,564,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,564,326.16/10,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,655.15

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