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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,478.02, 14,462.19 and 6,004.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,478.02, 14,462.19 and 6,004.39 is: 8,287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,478.02 : 14,462.19 = 6,004.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,478.02/14,462.19 = 6,004.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,478.02x = 14,462.19 × 6,004.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,478.02x = 86,836,629.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,836,629.01/10,478.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.50

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