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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,477.08, 14,458.23 and 6,001.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,477.08, 14,458.23 and 6,001.56 is: 8,282.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,477.08 : 14,458.23 = 6,001.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,477.08/14,458.23 = 6,001.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,477.08x = 14,458.23 × 6,001.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,477.08x = 86,771,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,771,934.84/10,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.07

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