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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.09, 14,167.20 and 5,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.09, 14,167.20 and 5,550.40 is: 7,659.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.09 : 14,167.20 = 5,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.09/14,167.20 = 5,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.09x = 14,167.20 × 5,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.09x = 78,633,626.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,633,626.88/10,266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,659.55

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