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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,470.06, 14,448.51 and 5,754.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,470.06, 14,448.51 and 5,754.24 is: 7,940.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,470.06 : 14,448.51 = 5,754.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,470.06/14,448.51 = 5,754.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,470.06x = 14,448.51 × 5,754.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,470.06x = 83,140,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,140,194.18/10,470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,940.76

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