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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.45, 14,187.66 and 5,802.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.45, 14,187.66 and 5,802.57 is: 8,007.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.45 : 14,187.66 = 5,802.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.45/14,187.66 = 5,802.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.45x = 14,187.66 × 5,802.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.45x = 82,324,890.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,324,890.29/10,280.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.91

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