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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.64, 14,181.74 and 5,801.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.64, 14,181.74 and 5,801.34 is: 8,005.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.64 : 14,181.74 = 5,801.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.64/14,181.74 = 5,801.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.64x = 14,181.74 × 5,801.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.64x = 82,273,095.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,273,095.53/10,276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.84

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