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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.51, 14,178.80 and 5,798.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.51, 14,178.80 and 5,798.25 is: 8,001.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.51 : 14,178.80 = 5,798.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.51/14,178.80 = 5,798.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.51x = 14,178.80 × 5,798.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.51x = 82,212,208.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,212,208.98/10,274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,001.57

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