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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.36, 14,190.22 and 5,807.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.36, 14,190.22 and 5,807.55 is: 8,013.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.36 : 14,190.22 = 5,807.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.36/14,190.22 = 5,807.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.36x = 14,190.22 × 5,807.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.36x = 82,410,426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,410,426.68/10,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.96

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