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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.38, 14,173.11 and 5,554.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.38, 14,173.11 and 5,554.66 is: 7,665.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.38 : 14,173.11 = 5,554.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.38/14,173.11 = 5,554.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.38x = 14,173.11 × 5,554.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.38x = 78,726,807.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,726,807.19/10,270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,665.42

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