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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.68, 14,181.86 and 5,560.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.68, 14,181.86 and 5,560.96 is: 7,674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.68 : 14,181.86 = 5,560.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.68/14,181.86 = 5,560.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.68x = 14,181.86 × 5,560.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.68x = 78,864,777.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,864,777.74/10,276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,674.15

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