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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.70, 14,464.67 and 5,765.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.70, 14,464.67 and 5,765.97 is: 7,956.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.70 : 14,464.67 = 5,765.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.70/14,464.67 = 5,765.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.70x = 14,464.67 × 5,765.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.70x = 83,402,824.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,402,824.45/10,481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,956.99

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