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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.33, 14,163.39 and 5,547.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.33, 14,163.39 and 5,547.63 is: 7,655.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.33 : 14,163.39 = 5,547.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.33/14,163.39 = 5,547.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.33x = 14,163.39 × 5,547.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.33x = 78,573,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,573,247.27/10,263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,655.73

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