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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.76, 14,177.80 and 5,558.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.76, 14,177.80 and 5,558.02 is: 7,670.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.76 : 14,177.80 = 5,558.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.76/14,177.80 = 5,558.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.76x = 14,177.80 × 5,558.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.76x = 78,800,495.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,800,495.96/10,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.07

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