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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.34, 14,177.24 and 5,557.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.34, 14,177.24 and 5,557.68 is: 7,669.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.34 : 14,177.24 = 5,557.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.34/14,177.24 = 5,557.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.34x = 14,177.24 × 5,557.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.34x = 78,792,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,792,563.20/10,273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,669.62

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