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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.84, 14,177.90 and 5,558.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.84, 14,177.90 and 5,558.11 is: 7,670.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.84 : 14,177.90 = 5,558.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.84/14,177.90 = 5,558.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.84x = 14,177.90 × 5,558.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.84x = 78,802,306.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,802,306.22/10,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.19

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