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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,478.08, 14,460.59 and 6,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,478.08, 14,460.59 and 6,003.30 is: 8,285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,478.08 : 14,460.59 = 6,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,478.08/14,460.59 = 6,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,478.08x = 14,460.59 × 6,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,478.08x = 86,811,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,811,259.95/10,478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.04

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