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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.89, 14,180.76 and 5,560.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.89, 14,180.76 and 5,560.17 is: 7,673.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.89 : 14,180.76 = 5,560.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.89/14,180.76 = 5,560.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.89x = 14,180.76 × 5,560.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.89x = 78,847,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,847,408.53/10,275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,673.05

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