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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.63, 14,445.33 and 5,751.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.63, 14,445.33 and 5,751.94 is: 7,937.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.63 : 14,445.33 = 5,751.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.63/14,445.33 = 5,751.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.63x = 14,445.33 × 5,751.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.63x = 83,088,671.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,088,671.44/10,467.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,937.68

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