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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.62, 14,442.75 and 5,750.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.62, 14,442.75 and 5,750.07 is: 7,935.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.62 : 14,442.75 = 5,750.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.62/14,442.75 = 5,750.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.62x = 14,442.75 × 5,750.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.62x = 83,046,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,046,823.49/10,465.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,935.20

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