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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.63, 14,180.37 and 5,800.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.63, 14,180.37 and 5,800.33 is: 8,004.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.63 : 14,180.37 = 5,800.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.63/14,180.37 = 5,800.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.63x = 14,180.37 × 5,800.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.63x = 82,250,825.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,250,825.52/10,275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,004.46

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