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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.72, 14,177.85 and 5,797.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.72, 14,177.85 and 5,797.52 is: 8,000.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.72 : 14,177.85 = 5,797.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.72/14,177.85 = 5,797.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.72x = 14,177.85 × 5,797.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.72x = 82,196,382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,196,382.64/10,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,000.65

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