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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.40, 14,190.55 and 5,807.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.40, 14,190.55 and 5,807.24 is: 8,014.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.40 : 14,190.55 = 5,807.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.40/14,190.55 = 5,807.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.40x = 14,190.55 × 5,807.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.40x = 82,407,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,407,929.58/10,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.46

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