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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.96, 14,191.62 and 5,807

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.96, 14,191.62 and 5,807 is: 8,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.96 : 14,191.62 = 5,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.96/14,191.62 = 5,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.96x = 14,191.62 × 5,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.96x = 82,410,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,410,737.34/10,283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.52

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