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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.50, 14,192.50 and 5,808.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.50, 14,192.50 and 5,808.17 is: 8,015.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.50 : 14,192.50 = 5,808.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.50/14,192.50 = 5,808.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.50x = 14,192.50 × 5,808.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.50x = 82,432,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,432,452.73/10,284.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.21

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