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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.26, 14,167.44 and 5,550.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.26, 14,167.44 and 5,550.54 is: 7,659.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.26 : 14,167.44 = 5,550.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.26/14,167.44 = 5,550.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.26x = 14,167.44 × 5,550.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.26x = 78,636,942.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,636,942.42/10,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,659.75

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