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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.66, 14,163.86 and 5,547.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.66, 14,163.86 and 5,547.94 is: 7,656.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.66 : 14,163.86 = 5,547.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.66/14,163.86 = 5,547.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.66x = 14,163.86 × 5,547.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.66x = 78,580,223.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,580,223.91/10,263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,656.16

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