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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,426.56, 14,383.84 and 6,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,426.56, 14,383.84 and 6,008 is: 8,288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,426.56 : 14,383.84 = 6,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,426.56/14,383.84 = 6,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,426.56x = 14,383.84 × 6,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,426.56x = 86,418,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,418,110.72/10,426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.27

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