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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.13, 14,170.02 and 5,552.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.13, 14,170.02 and 5,552.41 is: 7,662.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.13 : 14,170.02 = 5,552.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.13/14,170.02 = 5,552.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.13x = 14,170.02 × 5,552.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.13x = 78,677,760.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,677,760.75/10,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,662.33

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