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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.06, 14,192.52 and 5,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.06, 14,192.52 and 5,808 is: 8,015.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.06 : 14,192.52 = 5,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.06/14,192.52 = 5,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.06x = 14,192.52 × 5,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.06x = 82,430,156.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,430,156.16/10,284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.33

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