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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.85, 14,190.62 and 5,807.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.85, 14,190.62 and 5,807.27 is: 8,014.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.85 : 14,190.62 = 5,807.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.85/14,190.62 = 5,807.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.85x = 14,190.62 × 5,807.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.85x = 82,408,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,408,761.81/10,282.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.20

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