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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.66, 14,186.62 and 5,804.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.66, 14,186.62 and 5,804.60 is: 8,009.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.66 : 14,186.62 = 5,804.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.66/14,186.62 = 5,804.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.66x = 14,186.62 × 5,804.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.66x = 82,347,654.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,347,654.45/10,280.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,009.96

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