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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.70, 14,445.31 and 5,751.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.70, 14,445.31 and 5,751.88 is: 7,937.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.70 : 14,445.31 = 5,751.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.70/14,445.31 = 5,751.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.70x = 14,445.31 × 5,751.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.70x = 83,087,588.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,087,588.70/10,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,937.52

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