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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.26, 14,190.91 and 5,567.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.26, 14,190.91 and 5,567.55 is: 7,683.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.26 : 14,190.91 = 5,567.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.26/14,190.91 = 5,567.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.26x = 14,190.91 × 5,567.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.26x = 79,008,600.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,008,600.97/10,283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,683.23

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