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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.66, 14,190.32 and 5,806.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.66, 14,190.32 and 5,806.14 is: 8,012.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.66 : 14,190.32 = 5,806.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.66/14,190.32 = 5,806.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.66x = 14,190.32 × 5,806.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.66x = 82,390,984.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,390,984.56/10,282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.61

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