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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.35, 14,168.96 and 5,551.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.35, 14,168.96 and 5,551.63 is: 7,661.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.35 : 14,168.96 = 5,551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.35/14,168.96 = 5,551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.35x = 14,168.96 × 5,551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.35x = 78,660,823.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,660,823.40/10,267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,661.26

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