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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.22, 14,187.93 and 5,805.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.22, 14,187.93 and 5,805.87 is: 8,011.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.22 : 14,187.93 = 5,805.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.22/14,187.93 = 5,805.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.22x = 14,187.93 × 5,805.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.22x = 82,373,202.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,373,202.17/10,282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.23

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