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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.93, 14,445.74 and 5,752.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.93, 14,445.74 and 5,752.21 is: 7,938.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.93 : 14,445.74 = 5,752.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.93/14,445.74 = 5,752.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.93x = 14,445.74 × 5,752.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.93x = 83,094,865.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,094,865.21/10,467.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,938.04

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