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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.79, 14,181.72 and 5,800.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.79, 14,181.72 and 5,800.73 is: 8,004.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.79 : 14,181.72 = 5,800.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.79/14,181.72 = 5,800.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.79x = 14,181.72 × 5,800.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.79x = 82,264,328.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,264,328.66/10,276.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,004.87

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