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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.95, 14,465.80 and 5,766.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.95, 14,465.80 and 5,766.54 is: 7,958.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.95 : 14,465.80 = 5,766.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.95/14,465.80 = 5,766.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.95x = 14,465.80 × 5,766.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.95x = 83,417,513.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,417,513.17/10,481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,958.21

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