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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.34, 14,441.67 and 5,749.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.34, 14,441.67 and 5,749.52 is: 7,934.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.34 : 14,441.67 = 5,749.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.34/14,441.67 = 5,749.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.34x = 14,441.67 × 5,749.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.34x = 83,032,598.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,032,598.29/10,465.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,934.06

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