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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.96, 14,442.98 and 5,750.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.96, 14,442.98 and 5,750.54 is: 7,935.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.96 : 14,442.98 = 5,750.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.96/14,442.98 = 5,750.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.96x = 14,442.98 × 5,750.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.96x = 83,054,934.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,054,934.21/10,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,935.72

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