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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.93, 14,166.97 and 5,550.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.93, 14,166.97 and 5,550.22 is: 7,659.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.93 : 14,166.97 = 5,550.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.93/14,166.97 = 5,550.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.93x = 14,166.97 × 5,550.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.93x = 78,629,800.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,629,800.23/10,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,659.30

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