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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.91, 14,182.83 and 5,801.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.91, 14,182.83 and 5,801.85 is: 8,006.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.91 : 14,182.83 = 5,801.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.91/14,182.83 = 5,801.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.91x = 14,182.83 × 5,801.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.91x = 82,286,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,286,652.24/10,277.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.17

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