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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.48, 14,190.40 and 5,807.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.48, 14,190.40 and 5,807.68 is: 8,014.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.48 : 14,190.40 = 5,807.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.48/14,190.40 = 5,807.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.48x = 14,190.40 × 5,807.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.48x = 82,413,252.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,413,252.28/10,283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.14

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