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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.95, 14,176.67 and 5,797.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.95, 14,176.67 and 5,797.64 is: 8,000.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.95 : 14,176.67 = 5,797.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.95/14,176.67 = 5,797.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.95x = 14,176.67 × 5,797.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.95x = 82,191,129.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,191,129.19/10,272.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,000.74

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