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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.38, 14,177.88 and 5,795.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.38, 14,177.88 and 5,795.46 is: 7,998.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.38 : 14,177.88 = 5,795.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.38/14,177.88 = 5,795.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.38x = 14,177.88 × 5,795.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.38x = 82,167,336.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,167,336.42/10,273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.08

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