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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.19, 14,462.96 and 5,764.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.19, 14,462.96 and 5,764.37 is: 7,954.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.19 : 14,462.96 = 5,764.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.19/14,462.96 = 5,764.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.19x = 14,462.96 × 5,764.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.19x = 83,369,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,369,751.60/10,480.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,954.99

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