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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.05, 14,163.02 and 5,547.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.05, 14,163.02 and 5,547.33 is: 7,655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.05 : 14,163.02 = 5,547.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.05/14,163.02 = 5,547.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.05x = 14,163.02 × 5,547.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.05x = 78,566,918.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,566,918.00/10,263.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,655.32

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