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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.17, 14,181.33 and 5,799.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.17, 14,181.33 and 5,799.65 is: 8,003.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.17 : 14,181.33 = 5,799.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.17/14,181.33 = 5,799.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.17x = 14,181.33 × 5,799.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.17x = 82,246,748.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,246,748.52/10,276.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,003.64

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