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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,479.61, 14,457.45 and 6,002.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,479.61, 14,457.45 and 6,002.29 is: 8,280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,479.61 : 14,457.45 = 6,002.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,479.61/14,457.45 = 6,002.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,479.61x = 14,457.45 × 6,002.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,479.61x = 86,777,807.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,777,807.56/10,479.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,280.63

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