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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.39, 14,462.62 and 5,764.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.39, 14,462.62 and 5,764.67 is: 7,955.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.39 : 14,462.62 = 5,764.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.39/14,462.62 = 5,764.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.39x = 14,462.62 × 5,764.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.39x = 83,372,199.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,372,199.15/10,480.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.07

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