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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.14, 14,172.82 and 5,554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.14, 14,172.82 and 5,554.44 is: 7,665.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.14 : 14,172.82 = 5,554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.14/14,172.82 = 5,554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.14x = 14,172.82 × 5,554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.14x = 78,722,078.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,722,078.32/10,270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,665.14

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