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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.73, 14,189.36 and 5,806.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.73, 14,189.36 and 5,806.92 is: 8,013.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.73 : 14,189.36 = 5,806.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.73/14,189.36 = 5,806.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.73x = 14,189.36 × 5,806.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.73x = 82,396,535.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,396,535.21/10,282.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.10

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