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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.49, 14,189.87 and 5,806.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.49, 14,189.87 and 5,806.29 is: 8,012.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.49 : 14,189.87 = 5,806.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.49/14,189.87 = 5,806.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.49x = 14,189.87 × 5,806.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.49x = 82,390,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,390,514.80/10,282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.70

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