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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.13, 14,176.92 and 5,797.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.13, 14,176.92 and 5,797.83 is: 8,001.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.13 : 14,176.92 = 5,797.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.13/14,176.92 = 5,797.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.13x = 14,176.92 × 5,797.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.13x = 82,195,372.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,195,372.08/10,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,001.01

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