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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.28, 14,181.84 and 5,802.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.28, 14,181.84 and 5,802.12 is: 8,006.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.28 : 14,181.84 = 5,802.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.28/14,181.84 = 5,802.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.28x = 14,181.84 × 5,802.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.28x = 82,284,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,284,737.50/10,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.47

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