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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.76, 14,173.53 and 5,795.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.76, 14,173.53 and 5,795.96 is: 7,998.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.76 : 14,173.53 = 5,795.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.76/14,173.53 = 5,795.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.76x = 14,173.53 × 5,795.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.76x = 82,149,142.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,149,142.07/10,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.35

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