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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.97, 14,438.83 and 5,682.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.97, 14,438.83 and 5,682.87 is: 7,842.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.97 : 14,438.83 = 5,682.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.97/14,438.83 = 5,682.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.97x = 14,438.83 × 5,682.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.97x = 82,053,993.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,053,993.84/10,462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,842.32

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