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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.27, 14,182.62 and 5,801.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.27, 14,182.62 and 5,801.06 is: 8,005.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.27 : 14,182.62 = 5,801.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.27/14,182.62 = 5,801.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.27x = 14,182.62 × 5,801.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.27x = 82,274,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,274,158.66/10,277.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.45

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