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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,278.02, 14,183.61 and 5,801.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,278.02, 14,183.61 and 5,801.54 is: 8,006.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,278.02 : 14,183.61 = 5,801.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,278.02/14,183.61 = 5,801.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,278.02x = 14,183.61 × 5,801.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,278.02x = 82,286,780.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,286,780.76/10,278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.09

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