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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.41, 14,438.08 and 5,682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.41, 14,438.08 and 5,682.32 is: 7,841.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.41 : 14,438.08 = 5,682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.41/14,438.08 = 5,682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.41x = 14,438.08 × 5,682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.41x = 82,041,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,041,690.14/10,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,841.57

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