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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.84, 14,171.03 and 5,553.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.84, 14,171.03 and 5,553.17 is: 7,663.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.84 : 14,171.03 = 5,553.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.84/14,171.03 = 5,553.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.84x = 14,171.03 × 5,553.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.84x = 78,694,110.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,694,110.90/10,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.39

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