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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.02, 14,187.69 and 5,804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,281.02, 14,187.69 and 5,804.96 is: 8,010.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,281.02 : 14,187.69 = 5,804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,281.02/14,187.69 = 5,804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,281.02x = 14,187.69 × 5,804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,281.02x = 82,358,972.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,358,972.94/10,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,010.78

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