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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,479.40, 14,462.37 and 6,004.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,479.40, 14,462.37 and 6,004.54 is: 8,286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,479.40 : 14,462.37 = 6,004.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,479.40/14,462.37 = 6,004.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,479.40x = 14,462.37 × 6,004.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,479.40x = 86,839,879.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,839,879.16/10,479.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.72

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