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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.66, 14,177.55 and 5,557.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.66, 14,177.55 and 5,557.84 is: 7,669.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.66 : 14,177.55 = 5,557.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.66/14,177.55 = 5,557.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.66x = 14,177.55 × 5,557.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.66x = 78,796,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,796,554.49/10,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,669.76

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