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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.08, 14,169.94 and 5,552.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.08, 14,169.94 and 5,552.36 is: 7,662.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.08 : 14,169.94 = 5,552.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.08/14,169.94 = 5,552.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.08x = 14,169.94 × 5,552.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.08x = 78,676,607.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,676,607.70/10,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,662.25

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