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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.93, 14,193.14 and 5,808.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.93, 14,193.14 and 5,808.65 is: 8,015.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.93 : 14,193.14 = 5,808.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.93/14,193.14 = 5,808.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.93x = 14,193.14 × 5,808.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.93x = 82,442,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,442,882.65/10,284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.89

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