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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.31, 14,163.36 and 5,547.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.31, 14,163.36 and 5,547.59 is: 7,655.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.31 : 14,163.36 = 5,547.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.31/14,163.36 = 5,547.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.31x = 14,163.36 × 5,547.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.31x = 78,572,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,572,475.79/10,263.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,655.67

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