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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.44, 14,187.46 and 5,804.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.44, 14,187.46 and 5,804.23 is: 8,010.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.44 : 14,187.46 = 5,804.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.44/14,187.46 = 5,804.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.44x = 14,187.46 × 5,804.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.44x = 82,347,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,347,210.02/10,280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,010.09

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