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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.73, 14,464.37 and 6,005.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.73, 14,464.37 and 6,005.93 is: 8,288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.73 : 14,464.37 = 6,005.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.73/14,464.37 = 6,005.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.73x = 14,464.37 × 6,005.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.73x = 86,871,963.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,871,963.68/10,480.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.73

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