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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.28, 14,326.82 and 5,906.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.28, 14,326.82 and 5,906.06 is: 8,149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.28 : 14,326.82 = 5,906.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.28/14,326.82 = 5,906.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.28x = 14,326.82 × 5,906.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.28x = 84,615,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,615,147.05/10,382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,149.96

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