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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.98, 14,192.58 and 5,808.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.98, 14,192.58 and 5,808.92 is: 8,015.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.98 : 14,192.58 = 5,808.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.98/14,192.58 = 5,808.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.98x = 14,192.58 × 5,808.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.98x = 82,443,561.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,443,561.81/10,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.92

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