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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.83, 14,460.44 and 6,229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.83, 14,460.44 and 6,229.73 is: 8,595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.83 : 14,460.44 = 6,229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.83/14,460.44 = 6,229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.83x = 14,460.44 × 6,229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.83x = 90,084,595.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,084,595.59/10,480.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.18

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