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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.46, 14,167.70 and 5,550.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.46, 14,167.70 and 5,550.74 is: 7,660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.46 : 14,167.70 = 5,550.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.46/14,167.70 = 5,550.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.46x = 14,167.70 × 5,550.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.46x = 78,641,148.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,641,148.26/10,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,660.01

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