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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.36, 14,176.50 and 5,795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.36, 14,176.50 and 5,795.64 is: 7,998.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.36 : 14,176.50 = 5,795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.36/14,176.50 = 5,795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.36x = 14,176.50 × 5,795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.36x = 82,161,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,161,890.46/10,272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.35

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