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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,285.93, 14,194.49 and 5,810.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,285.93, 14,194.49 and 5,810.54 is: 8,018.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,285.93 : 14,194.49 = 5,810.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,285.93/14,194.49 = 5,810.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,285.93x = 14,194.49 × 5,810.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,285.93x = 82,477,651.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,477,651.92/10,285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,018.49

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