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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,490.63, 14,477.11 and 5,774.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,490.63, 14,477.11 and 5,774.99 is: 7,969.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,490.63 : 14,477.11 = 5,774.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,490.63/14,477.11 = 5,774.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,490.63x = 14,477.11 × 5,774.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,490.63x = 83,605,078.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,605,078.66/10,490.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,969.50

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