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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.93, 14,187.59 and 5,805.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.93, 14,187.59 and 5,805.54 is: 8,011.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.93 : 14,187.59 = 5,805.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.93/14,187.59 = 5,805.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.93x = 14,187.59 × 5,805.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.93x = 82,366,613.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,366,613.99/10,280.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.60

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