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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.23, 14,463.68 and 6,005.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.23, 14,463.68 and 6,005.43 is: 8,288.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.23 : 14,463.68 = 6,005.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.23/14,463.68 = 6,005.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.23x = 14,463.68 × 6,005.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.23x = 86,860,587.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,860,587.76/10,480.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.04

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