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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.41, 14,189.04 and 5,806.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.41, 14,189.04 and 5,806.35 is: 8,012.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.41 : 14,189.04 = 5,806.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.41/14,189.04 = 5,806.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.41x = 14,189.04 × 5,806.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.41x = 82,386,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,386,532.40/10,282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.38

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