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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.06, 14,465.96 and 5,702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.06, 14,465.96 and 5,702.96 is: 7,869.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.06 : 14,465.96 = 5,702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.06/14,465.96 = 5,702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.06x = 14,465.96 × 5,702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.06x = 82,498,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,498,791.24/10,483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,869.72

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