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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.74, 14,166.69 and 5,550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.74, 14,166.69 and 5,550.02 is: 7,659.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.74 : 14,166.69 = 5,550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.74/14,166.69 = 5,550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.74x = 14,166.69 × 5,550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.74x = 78,625,328.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,625,328.13/10,265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,659.01

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