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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.26, 14,185.08 and 5,803.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.26, 14,185.08 and 5,803.08 is: 8,008.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.26 : 14,185.08 = 5,803.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.26/14,185.08 = 5,803.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.26x = 14,185.08 × 5,803.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.26x = 82,317,154.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,317,154.05/10,279.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,008.08

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