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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,484.51, 14,468.90 and 5,769.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,484.51, 14,468.90 and 5,769.09 is: 7,961.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,484.51 : 14,468.90 = 5,769.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,484.51/14,468.90 = 5,769.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,484.51x = 14,468.90 × 5,769.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,484.51x = 83,472,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,472,357.46/10,484.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,961.50

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