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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,285.69, 14,192.73 and 5,809.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,285.69, 14,192.73 and 5,809.36 is: 8,016.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,285.69 : 14,192.73 = 5,809.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,285.69/14,192.73 = 5,809.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,285.69x = 14,192.73 × 5,809.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,285.69x = 82,450,677.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,450,677.95/10,285.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,016.06

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