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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.68, 14,179.23 and 5,798.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.68, 14,179.23 and 5,798.53 is: 8,002.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.68 : 14,179.23 = 5,798.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.68/14,179.23 = 5,798.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.68x = 14,179.23 × 5,798.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.68x = 82,218,690.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,218,690.53/10,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.07

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