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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,470.91, 14,449.87 and 5,755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,470.91, 14,449.87 and 5,755.19 is: 7,942.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,470.91 : 14,449.87 = 5,755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,470.91/14,449.87 = 5,755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,470.91x = 14,449.87 × 5,755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,470.91x = 83,161,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,161,747.33/10,470.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,942.17

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