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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.97, 14,189.82 and 5,806.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.97, 14,189.82 and 5,806.91 is: 8,013.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.97 : 14,189.82 = 5,806.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.97/14,189.82 = 5,806.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.97x = 14,189.82 × 5,806.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.97x = 82,399,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,399,021.35/10,282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.15

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