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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.23, 14,182.35 and 5,800.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.23, 14,182.35 and 5,800.87 is: 8,005.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.23 : 14,182.35 = 5,800.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.23/14,182.35 = 5,800.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.23x = 14,182.35 × 5,800.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.23x = 82,269,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,269,968.64/10,277.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.07

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