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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,477.48, 14,459.88 and 6,002.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,477.48, 14,459.88 and 6,002.68 is: 8,284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,477.48 : 14,459.88 = 6,002.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,477.48/14,459.88 = 6,002.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,477.48x = 14,459.88 × 6,002.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,477.48x = 86,798,032.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,798,032.48/10,477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.25

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