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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,468.93, 14,446.96 and 5,753.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,468.93, 14,446.96 and 5,753.11 is: 7,939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,468.93 : 14,446.96 = 5,753.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,468.93/14,446.96 = 5,753.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,468.93x = 14,446.96 × 5,753.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,468.93x = 83,114,950.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,114,950.05/10,468.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,939.20

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