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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.19, 14,179.52 and 5,798.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.19, 14,179.52 and 5,798.82 is: 8,002.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.19 : 14,179.52 = 5,798.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.19/14,179.52 = 5,798.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.19x = 14,179.52 × 5,798.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.19x = 82,224,455.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,224,455.17/10,275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.23

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