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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.46, 14,190.36 and 5,807.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.46, 14,190.36 and 5,807.66 is: 8,014.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.46 : 14,190.36 = 5,807.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.46/14,190.36 = 5,807.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.46x = 14,190.36 × 5,807.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.46x = 82,412,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,412,715.21/10,283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.10

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