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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.53, 14,181.66 and 5,800.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.53, 14,181.66 and 5,800.47 is: 8,004.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.53 : 14,181.66 = 5,800.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.53/14,181.66 = 5,800.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.53x = 14,181.66 × 5,800.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.53x = 82,260,293.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,260,293.38/10,276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,004.68

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