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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,479.21, 14,460.73 and 6,003.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,479.21, 14,460.73 and 6,003.25 is: 8,284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,479.21 : 14,460.73 = 6,003.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,479.21/14,460.73 = 6,003.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,479.21x = 14,460.73 × 6,003.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,479.21x = 86,811,377.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,811,377.37/10,479.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.15

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