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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,469.89, 14,448.42 and 5,754.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,469.89, 14,448.42 and 5,754.19 is: 7,940.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,469.89 : 14,448.42 = 5,754.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,469.89/14,448.42 = 5,754.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,469.89x = 14,448.42 × 5,754.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,469.89x = 83,138,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,138,953.88/10,469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,940.77

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