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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.65, 14,413.46 and 5,729.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.65, 14,413.46 and 5,729.10 is: 7,906.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.65 : 14,413.46 = 5,729.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.65/14,413.46 = 5,729.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.65x = 14,413.46 × 5,729.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.65x = 82,576,125.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,576,125.04/10,444.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,906.07

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