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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.15, 14,462.49 and 5,764.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.15, 14,462.49 and 5,764.69 is: 7,955.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.15 : 14,462.49 = 5,764.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.15/14,462.49 = 5,764.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.15x = 14,462.49 × 5,764.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.15x = 83,371,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,371,771.48/10,480.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.21

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