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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.69, 14,170.79 and 5,552.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.69, 14,170.79 and 5,552.97 is: 7,663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.69 : 14,170.79 = 5,552.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.69/14,170.79 = 5,552.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.69x = 14,170.79 × 5,552.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.69x = 78,689,873.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,689,873.13/10,268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.09

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