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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.08, 14,172.68 and 5,554.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.08, 14,172.68 and 5,554.36 is: 7,665.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.08 : 14,172.68 = 5,554.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.08/14,172.68 = 5,554.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.08x = 14,172.68 × 5,554.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.08x = 78,720,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,720,166.88/10,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,665.00

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