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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.69, 14,163.89 and 5,547.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.69, 14,163.89 and 5,547.97 is: 7,656.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.69 : 14,163.89 = 5,547.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.69/14,163.89 = 5,547.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.69x = 14,163.89 × 5,547.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.69x = 78,580,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,580,836.80/10,263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,656.20

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