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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.74, 14,192.98 and 5,808.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.74, 14,192.98 and 5,808.54 is: 8,015.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.74 : 14,192.98 = 5,808.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.74/14,192.98 = 5,808.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.74x = 14,192.98 × 5,808.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.74x = 82,440,477.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,440,477.53/10,284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.81

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