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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.61, 14,190.69 and 5,806.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.61, 14,190.69 and 5,806.49 is: 8,012.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.61 : 14,190.69 = 5,806.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.61/14,190.69 = 5,806.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.61x = 14,190.69 × 5,806.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.61x = 82,398,050.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,398,050.40/10,283.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.56

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