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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.62, 14,467.50 and 5,767.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.62, 14,467.50 and 5,767.98 is: 7,959.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.62 : 14,467.50 = 5,767.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.62/14,467.50 = 5,767.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.62x = 14,467.50 × 5,767.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.62x = 83,448,250.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,448,250.65/10,483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,959.87

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