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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,470.99, 14,449.95 and 5,755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,470.99, 14,449.95 and 5,755.26 is: 7,942.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,470.99 : 14,449.95 = 5,755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,470.99/14,449.95 = 5,755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,470.99x = 14,449.95 × 5,755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,470.99x = 83,163,219.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,163,219.24/10,470.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,942.25

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