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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.07, 14,169.96 and 5,552.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.07, 14,169.96 and 5,552.37 is: 7,662.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.07 : 14,169.96 = 5,552.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.07/14,169.96 = 5,552.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.07x = 14,169.96 × 5,552.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.07x = 78,676,860.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,676,860.81/10,268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,662.28

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