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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.76, 14,182.52 and 5,801.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.76, 14,182.52 and 5,801.96 is: 8,006.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.76 : 14,182.52 = 5,801.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.76/14,182.52 = 5,801.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.76x = 14,182.52 × 5,801.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.76x = 82,286,413.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,286,413.74/10,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.26

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