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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,475.48, 14,458.62 and 6,001.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,475.48, 14,458.62 and 6,001.79 is: 8,283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,475.48 : 14,458.62 = 6,001.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,475.48/14,458.62 = 6,001.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,475.48x = 14,458.62 × 6,001.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,475.48x = 86,777,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,777,600.93/10,475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.88

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