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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.59, 14,163.76 and 5,547.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.59, 14,163.76 and 5,547.87 is: 7,656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.59 : 14,163.76 = 5,547.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.59/14,163.76 = 5,547.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.59x = 14,163.76 × 5,547.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.59x = 78,578,666.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,578,666.29/10,263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,656.06

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