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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.07, 14,176.84 and 5,557.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.07, 14,176.84 and 5,557.35 is: 7,669.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.07 : 14,176.84 = 5,557.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.07/14,176.84 = 5,557.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.07x = 14,176.84 × 5,557.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.07x = 78,785,661.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,785,661.77/10,273.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,669.14

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