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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.28, 14,177.70 and 5,799.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.28, 14,177.70 and 5,799.12 is: 8,002.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.28 : 14,177.70 = 5,799.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.28/14,177.70 = 5,799.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.28x = 14,177.70 × 5,799.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.28x = 82,218,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,218,183.62/10,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.33

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