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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.91, 14,444.58 and 5,751.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.91, 14,444.58 and 5,751.29 is: 7,936.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.91 : 14,444.58 = 5,751.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.91/14,444.58 = 5,751.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.91x = 14,444.58 × 5,751.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.91x = 83,074,896.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,074,896.29/10,466.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,936.91

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