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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.21, 14,444.59 and 5,751.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.21, 14,444.59 and 5,751.39 is: 7,936.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.21 : 14,444.59 = 5,751.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.21/14,444.59 = 5,751.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.21x = 14,444.59 × 5,751.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.21x = 83,076,470.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,076,470.48/10,467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,936.83

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