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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,285.52, 14,194.03 and 5,809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,285.52, 14,194.03 and 5,809.28 is: 8,016.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,285.52 : 14,194.03 = 5,809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,285.52/14,194.03 = 5,809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,285.52x = 14,194.03 × 5,809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,285.52x = 82,457,080.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,457,080.08/10,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,016.81

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