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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.03, 14,441.75 and 5,749.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.03, 14,441.75 and 5,749.62 is: 7,934.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.03 : 14,441.75 = 5,749.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.03/14,441.75 = 5,749.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.03x = 14,441.75 × 5,749.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.03x = 83,034,513.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,034,513.29/10,465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,934.47

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