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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.70, 14,163.88 and 5,547.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.70, 14,163.88 and 5,547.98 is: 7,656.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.70 : 14,163.88 = 5,547.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.70/14,163.88 = 5,547.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.70x = 14,163.88 × 5,547.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.70x = 78,580,922.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,580,922.96/10,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,656.20

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