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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,278.52, 14,184.30 and 5,802.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,278.52, 14,184.30 and 5,802.04 is: 8,006.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,278.52 : 14,184.30 = 5,802.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,278.52/14,184.30 = 5,802.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,278.52x = 14,184.30 × 5,802.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,278.52x = 82,297,875.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,297,875.97/10,278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.78

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