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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.55, 14,169.51 and 7,581.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.55, 14,169.51 and 7,581.18 is: 10,461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.55 : 14,169.51 = 7,581.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.55/14,169.51 = 7,581.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.55x = 14,169.51 × 7,581.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.55x = 107,421,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,421,605.82/10,268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,461.22

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