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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.32, 14,170.26 and 5,552.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.32, 14,170.26 and 5,552.59 is: 7,662.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.32 : 14,170.26 = 5,552.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.32/14,170.26 = 5,552.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.32x = 14,170.26 × 5,552.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.32x = 78,681,643.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,681,643.97/10,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,662.56

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