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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.10, 14,463.50 and 6,004.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.10, 14,463.50 and 6,004.24 is: 8,286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.10 : 14,463.50 = 6,004.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.10/14,463.50 = 6,004.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.10x = 14,463.50 × 6,004.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.10x = 86,842,259.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,842,259.06/10,480.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.40

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