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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,479.72, 14,464.26 and 6,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,479.72, 14,464.26 and 6,004.20 is: 8,287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,479.72 : 14,464.26 = 6,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,479.72/14,464.26 = 6,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,479.72x = 14,464.26 × 6,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,479.72x = 86,846,309.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,846,309.89/10,479.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.08

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