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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.40, 14,189.17 and 5,806.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,281.40, 14,189.17 and 5,806.24 is: 8,013.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,281.40 : 14,189.17 = 5,806.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,281.40/14,189.17 = 5,806.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,281.40x = 14,189.17 × 5,806.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,281.40x = 82,385,726.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,385,726.42/10,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.08

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