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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.79, 14,441.41 and 5,749.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.79, 14,441.41 and 5,749.07 is: 7,933.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.79 : 14,441.41 = 5,749.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.79/14,441.41 = 5,749.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.79x = 14,441.41 × 5,749.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.79x = 83,024,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,024,676.99/10,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,933.72

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