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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.68, 14,177.64 and 5,557.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.68, 14,177.64 and 5,557.95 is: 7,669.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.68 : 14,177.64 = 5,557.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.68/14,177.64 = 5,557.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.68x = 14,177.64 × 5,557.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.68x = 78,798,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,798,614.24/10,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,669.95

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