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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.44, 14,190.22 and 5,806.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.44, 14,190.22 and 5,806.23 is: 8,012.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.44 : 14,190.22 = 5,806.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.44/14,190.22 = 5,806.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.44x = 14,190.22 × 5,806.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.44x = 82,391,681.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,391,681.07/10,282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.85

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