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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.24, 14,044.71 and 5,869.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.24, 14,044.71 and 5,869.32 is: 8,099.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.24 : 14,044.71 = 5,869.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.24/14,044.71 = 5,869.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.24x = 14,044.71 × 5,869.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.24x = 82,432,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,432,867.95/10,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.73

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