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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,286.39, 14,194.96 and 5,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,286.39, 14,194.96 and 5,810 is: 8,017.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,286.39 : 14,194.96 = 5,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,286.39/14,194.96 = 5,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,286.39x = 14,194.96 × 5,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,286.39x = 82,472,717.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,472,717.60/10,286.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,017.65

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