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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.76, 14,443.12 and 5,750.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.76, 14,443.12 and 5,750.40 is: 7,935.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.76 : 14,443.12 = 5,750.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.76/14,443.12 = 5,750.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.76x = 14,443.12 × 5,750.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.76x = 83,053,717.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,053,717.25/10,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,935.76

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