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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.95, 14,178.09 and 5,558.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.95, 14,178.09 and 5,558.24 is: 7,670.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.95 : 14,178.09 = 5,558.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.95/14,178.09 = 5,558.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.95x = 14,178.09 × 5,558.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.95x = 78,805,156.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,805,156.07/10,273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.39

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