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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.26, 14,462.62 and 5,764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.26, 14,462.62 and 5,764.44 is: 7,954.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.26 : 14,462.62 = 5,764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.26/14,462.62 = 5,764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.26x = 14,462.62 × 5,764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.26x = 83,368,905.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,368,905.23/10,480.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,954.85

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