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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.63, 14,442.68 and 5,685.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.63, 14,442.68 and 5,685.62 is: 7,846.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.63 : 14,442.68 = 5,685.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.63/14,442.68 = 5,685.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.63x = 14,442.68 × 5,685.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.63x = 82,115,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,115,590.26/10,465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,846.22

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