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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.06, 14,179.53 and 5,800.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.06, 14,179.53 and 5,800.27 is: 8,004.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.06 : 14,179.53 = 5,800.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.06/14,179.53 = 5,800.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.06x = 14,179.53 × 5,800.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.06x = 82,245,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,245,002.57/10,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,004.33

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