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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.63, 14,441.15 and 5,684.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.63, 14,441.15 and 5,684.54 is: 7,844.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.63 : 14,441.15 = 5,684.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.63/14,441.15 = 5,684.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.63x = 14,441.15 × 5,684.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.63x = 82,091,290.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,091,290.98/10,464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,844.64

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