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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.38, 14,181.41 and 5,801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.38, 14,181.41 and 5,801.08 is: 8,005.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.38 : 14,181.41 = 5,801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.38/14,181.41 = 5,801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.38x = 14,181.41 × 5,801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.38x = 82,267,493.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,267,493.92/10,276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.49

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