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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.03, 14,440.64 and 5,748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.03, 14,440.64 and 5,748.44 is: 7,932.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.03 : 14,440.64 = 5,748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.03/14,440.64 = 5,748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.03x = 14,440.64 × 5,748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.03x = 83,011,051.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,011,051.66/10,464.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,932.99

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