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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.70, 14,177.45 and 5,797.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.70, 14,177.45 and 5,797.53 is: 8,000.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.70 : 14,177.45 = 5,797.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.70/14,177.45 = 5,797.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.70x = 14,177.45 × 5,797.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.70x = 82,194,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,194,206.19/10,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,000.45

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