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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.01, 14,176.64 and 5,798.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.01, 14,176.64 and 5,798.21 is: 8,001.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.01 : 14,176.64 = 5,798.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.01/14,176.64 = 5,798.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.01x = 14,176.64 × 5,798.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.01x = 82,199,035.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,199,035.94/10,273.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,001.46

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