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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.38, 14,180.03 and 5,800.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.38, 14,180.03 and 5,800.08 is: 8,004.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.38 : 14,180.03 = 5,800.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.38/14,180.03 = 5,800.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.38x = 14,180.03 × 5,800.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.38x = 82,245,279.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,245,279.40/10,275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,004.11

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