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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.26, 14,172.95 and 5,554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.26, 14,172.95 and 5,554.54 is: 7,665.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.26 : 14,172.95 = 5,554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.26/14,172.95 = 5,554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.26x = 14,172.95 × 5,554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.26x = 78,724,160.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,724,160.71/10,270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,665.26

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