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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.13, 14,164.49 and 5,548.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.13, 14,164.49 and 5,548.41 is: 7,656.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.13 : 14,164.49 = 5,548.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.13/14,164.49 = 5,548.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.13x = 14,164.49 × 5,548.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.13x = 78,590,397.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,590,397.96/10,264.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,656.80

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