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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.06, 14,191.94 and 5,809.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.06, 14,191.94 and 5,809.26 is: 8,016.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.06 : 14,191.94 = 5,809.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.06/14,191.94 = 5,809.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.06x = 14,191.94 × 5,809.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.06x = 82,444,669.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,444,669.36/10,284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,016.74

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