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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.73, 14,180.54 and 5,800.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.73, 14,180.54 and 5,800.29 is: 8,005.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.73 : 14,180.54 = 5,800.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.73/14,180.54 = 5,800.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.73x = 14,180.54 × 5,800.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.73x = 82,251,215.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,251,215.36/10,274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.19

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