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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,472.88, 14,452.38 and 5,757.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,472.88, 14,452.38 and 5,757.06 is: 7,944.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,472.88 : 14,452.38 = 5,757.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,472.88/14,452.38 = 5,757.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,472.88x = 14,452.38 × 5,757.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,472.88x = 83,203,218.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,203,218.80/10,472.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,944.64

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