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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.52, 14,190.48 and 5,806.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.52, 14,190.48 and 5,806.65 is: 8,012.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.52 : 14,190.48 = 5,806.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.52/14,190.48 = 5,806.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.52x = 14,190.48 × 5,806.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.52x = 82,399,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,399,150.69/10,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.74

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