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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,477.92, 14,459.24 and 5,761.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,477.92, 14,459.24 and 5,761.56 is: 7,950.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,477.92 : 14,459.24 = 5,761.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,477.92/14,459.24 = 5,761.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,477.92x = 14,459.24 × 5,761.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,477.92x = 83,307,778.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,307,778.81/10,477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.79

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