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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.63, 14,183.23 and 5,562.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.63, 14,183.23 and 5,562.01 is: 7,675.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.63 : 14,183.23 = 5,562.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.63/14,183.23 = 5,562.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.63x = 14,183.23 × 5,562.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.63x = 78,887,217.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,887,217.73/10,277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,675.63

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