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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,474.94, 14,455.52 and 5,759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,474.94, 14,455.52 and 5,759.25 is: 7,947.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,474.94 : 14,455.52 = 5,759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,474.94/14,455.52 = 5,759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,474.94x = 14,455.52 × 5,759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,474.94x = 83,252,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,252,924.76/10,474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,947.82

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