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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.98, 14,445.90 and 5,752.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.98, 14,445.90 and 5,752.26 is: 7,938.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.98 : 14,445.90 = 5,752.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.98/14,445.90 = 5,752.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.98x = 14,445.90 × 5,752.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.98x = 83,096,572.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,096,572.73/10,467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,938.17

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