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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.34, 14,191.02 and 5,807.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.34, 14,191.02 and 5,807.39 is: 8,014.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.34 : 14,191.02 = 5,807.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.34/14,191.02 = 5,807.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.34x = 14,191.02 × 5,807.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.34x = 82,412,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,412,716.68/10,283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.19

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