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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,479.52, 14,461.76 and 6,003.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,479.52, 14,461.76 and 6,003.32 is: 8,284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,479.52 : 14,461.76 = 6,003.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,479.52/14,461.76 = 6,003.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,479.52x = 14,461.76 × 6,003.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,479.52x = 86,818,573.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,818,573.04/10,479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.59

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