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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.52, 14,180.16 and 5,799.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.52, 14,180.16 and 5,799.04 is: 8,002.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.52 : 14,180.16 = 5,799.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.52/14,180.16 = 5,799.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.52x = 14,180.16 × 5,799.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.52x = 82,231,315.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,231,315.05/10,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.64

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