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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.31, 14,190.91 and 5,808.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.31, 14,190.91 and 5,808.51 is: 8,015.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.31 : 14,190.91 = 5,808.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.31/14,190.91 = 5,808.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.31x = 14,190.91 × 5,808.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.31x = 82,428,028.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,428,028.12/10,283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.71

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