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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.54, 14,163.66 and 5,547.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.54, 14,163.66 and 5,547.83 is: 7,655.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.54 : 14,163.66 = 5,547.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.54/14,163.66 = 5,547.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.54x = 14,163.66 × 5,547.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.54x = 78,577,507.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,577,507.04/10,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,655.98

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