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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.63, 14,180.46 and 5,560.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.63, 14,180.46 and 5,560.01 is: 7,672.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.63 : 14,180.46 = 5,560.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.63/14,180.46 = 5,560.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.63x = 14,180.46 × 5,560.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.63x = 78,843,499.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,843,499.40/10,275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,672.86

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