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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.66, 14,169.39 and 5,551.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.66, 14,169.39 and 5,551.93 is: 7,661.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.66 : 14,169.39 = 5,551.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.66/14,169.39 = 5,551.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.66x = 14,169.39 × 5,551.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.66x = 78,667,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,667,461.42/10,267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,661.67

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