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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.31, 14,467.68 and 5,767.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.31, 14,467.68 and 5,767.59 is: 7,959.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.31 : 14,467.68 = 5,767.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.31/14,467.68 = 5,767.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.31x = 14,467.68 × 5,767.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.31x = 83,443,646.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,443,646.49/10,483.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,959.67

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