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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.53, 14,183.04 and 5,801.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.53, 14,183.04 and 5,801.47 is: 8,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.53 : 14,183.04 = 5,801.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.53/14,183.04 = 5,801.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.53x = 14,183.04 × 5,801.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.53x = 82,282,481.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,282,481.07/10,277.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.06

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