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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.03, 14,180.97 and 5,799.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.03, 14,180.97 and 5,799.97 is: 8,003.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.03 : 14,180.97 = 5,799.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.03/14,180.97 = 5,799.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.03x = 14,180.97 × 5,799.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.03x = 82,249,200.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,249,200.57/10,276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,003.99

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