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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,475.91, 14,456.48 and 5,759.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,475.91, 14,456.48 and 5,759.55 is: 7,948.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,475.91 : 14,456.48 = 5,759.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,475.91/14,456.48 = 5,759.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,475.91x = 14,456.48 × 5,759.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,475.91x = 83,262,790.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,262,790.59/10,475.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,948.02

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