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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,479.47, 14,461.52 and 6,004.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,479.47, 14,461.52 and 6,004.31 is: 8,285.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,479.47 : 14,461.52 = 6,004.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,479.47/14,461.52 = 6,004.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,479.47x = 14,461.52 × 6,004.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,479.47x = 86,831,346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,831,346.82/10,479.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.86

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