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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.62, 14,181.72 and 5,560.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.62, 14,181.72 and 5,560.92 is: 7,674.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.62 : 14,181.72 = 5,560.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.62/14,181.72 = 5,560.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.62x = 14,181.72 × 5,560.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.62x = 78,863,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,863,410.38/10,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,674.06

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