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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.57, 14,462.87 and 5,764.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.57, 14,462.87 and 5,764.85 is: 7,955.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.57 : 14,462.87 = 5,764.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.57/14,462.87 = 5,764.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.57x = 14,462.87 × 5,764.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.57x = 83,376,218.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,376,218.22/10,480.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.32

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