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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.94, 14,190.91 and 5,806.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.94, 14,190.91 and 5,806.73 is: 8,013.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.94 : 14,190.91 = 5,806.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.94/14,190.91 = 5,806.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.94x = 14,190.91 × 5,806.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.94x = 82,402,782.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,402,782.82/10,282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.54

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