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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.77, 14,180.58 and 5,560.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.77, 14,180.58 and 5,560.05 is: 7,672.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.77 : 14,180.58 = 5,560.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.77/14,180.58 = 5,560.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.77x = 14,180.58 × 5,560.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.77x = 78,844,680.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,844,680.65/10,275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,672.88

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