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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.25, 14,177.08 and 5,557.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.25, 14,177.08 and 5,557.53 is: 7,669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.25 : 14,177.08 = 5,557.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.25/14,177.08 = 5,557.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.25x = 14,177.08 × 5,557.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.25x = 78,789,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,789,519.62/10,273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,669.39

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