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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.54, 14,167.80 and 5,550.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.54, 14,167.80 and 5,550.84 is: 7,660.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.54 : 14,167.80 = 5,550.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.54/14,167.80 = 5,550.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.54x = 14,167.80 × 5,550.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.54x = 78,643,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,643,190.95/10,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,660.15

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