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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.77, 14,460.56 and 5,943.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.77, 14,460.56 and 5,943.49 is: 8,199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.77 : 14,460.56 = 5,943.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.77/14,460.56 = 5,943.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.77x = 14,460.56 × 5,943.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.77x = 85,946,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,946,193.75/10,481.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,199.59

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