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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.93, 14,171.13 and 5,553.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.93, 14,171.13 and 5,553.22 is: 7,663.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.93 : 14,171.13 = 5,553.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.93/14,171.13 = 5,553.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.93x = 14,171.13 × 5,553.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.93x = 78,695,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,695,367.11/10,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.44

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