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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.96, 14,180.20 and 5,799.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.96, 14,180.20 and 5,799.11 is: 8,003.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.96 : 14,180.20 = 5,799.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.96/14,180.20 = 5,799.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.96x = 14,180.20 × 5,799.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.96x = 82,232,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,232,454.22/10,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,003.19

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