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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.48, 14,186.76 and 5,804.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.48, 14,186.76 and 5,804.18 is: 8,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.48 : 14,186.76 = 5,804.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.48/14,186.76 = 5,804.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.48x = 14,186.76 × 5,804.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.48x = 82,342,508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,342,508.66/10,280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,009.60

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