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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.92, 14,442.44 and 5,749.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.92, 14,442.44 and 5,749.29 is: 7,933.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.92 : 14,442.44 = 5,749.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.92/14,442.44 = 5,749.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.92x = 14,442.44 × 5,749.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.92x = 83,033,747.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,033,747.12/10,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,933.73

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