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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.32, 14,462.64 and 6,003.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.32, 14,462.64 and 6,003.81 is: 8,285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.32 : 14,462.64 = 6,003.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.32/14,462.64 = 6,003.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.32x = 14,462.64 × 6,003.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.32x = 86,830,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,830,942.66/10,480.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.14

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