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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.84, 14,179.40 and 5,798.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.84, 14,179.40 and 5,798.65 is: 8,002.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.84 : 14,179.40 = 5,798.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.84/14,179.40 = 5,798.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.84x = 14,179.40 × 5,798.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.84x = 82,221,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,221,377.81/10,274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.21

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