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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.02, 14,191.82 and 5,807.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.02, 14,191.82 and 5,807.96 is: 8,014.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.02 : 14,191.82 = 5,807.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.02/14,191.82 = 5,807.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.02x = 14,191.82 × 5,807.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.02x = 82,425,522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,425,522.89/10,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.91

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