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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,479.70, 14,460.86 and 6,003.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,479.70, 14,460.86 and 6,003.04 is: 8,283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,479.70 : 14,460.86 = 6,003.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,479.70/14,460.86 = 6,003.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,479.70x = 14,460.86 × 6,003.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,479.70x = 86,809,121.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,809,121.01/10,479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.55

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