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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.62, 14,464.35 and 5,765.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.62, 14,464.35 and 5,765.91 is: 7,956.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.62 : 14,464.35 = 5,765.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.62/14,464.35 = 5,765.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.62x = 14,464.35 × 5,765.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.62x = 83,400,140.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,400,140.31/10,481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,956.80

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