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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.07, 14,463.72 and 5,701.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.07, 14,463.72 and 5,701.09 is: 7,867.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.07 : 14,463.72 = 5,701.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.07/14,463.72 = 5,701.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.07x = 14,463.72 × 5,701.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.07x = 82,458,969.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,458,969.45/10,481.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,867.42

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