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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.62, 14,441.16 and 5,748.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.62, 14,441.16 and 5,748.86 is: 7,933.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.62 : 14,441.16 = 5,748.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.62/14,441.16 = 5,748.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.62x = 14,441.16 × 5,748.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.62x = 83,020,207.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,020,207.08/10,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,933.42

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