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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,285.52, 14,193.24 and 5,808.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,285.52, 14,193.24 and 5,808.66 is: 8,015.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,285.52 : 14,193.24 = 5,808.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,285.52/14,193.24 = 5,808.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,285.52x = 14,193.24 × 5,808.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,285.52x = 82,443,705.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,443,705.46/10,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.51

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