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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.73, 14,184.68 and 5,803.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.73, 14,184.68 and 5,803.29 is: 8,009.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.73 : 14,184.68 = 5,803.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.73/14,184.68 = 5,803.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.73x = 14,184.68 × 5,803.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.73x = 82,317,782.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,317,782.58/10,277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,009.33

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