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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.64, 14,183.13 and 5,802.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.64, 14,183.13 and 5,802.33 is: 8,007.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.64 : 14,183.13 = 5,802.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.64/14,183.13 = 5,802.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.64x = 14,183.13 × 5,802.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.64x = 82,295,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,295,200.69/10,277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.21

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