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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.25, 14,172.95 and 5,554.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.25, 14,172.95 and 5,554.53 is: 7,665.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.25 : 14,172.95 = 5,554.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.25/14,172.95 = 5,554.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.25x = 14,172.95 × 5,554.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.25x = 78,724,075.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,724,075.96/10,270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,665.25

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