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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.58, 14,177.40 and 5,736.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.58, 14,177.40 and 5,736.33 is: 7,916.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.58 : 14,177.40 = 5,736.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.58/14,177.40 = 5,736.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.58x = 14,177.40 × 5,736.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.58x = 81,326,244.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,326,244.94/10,273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,916.06

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