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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.87, 14,464.83 and 6,006.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.87, 14,464.83 and 6,006.07 is: 8,289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.87 : 14,464.83 = 6,006.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.87/14,464.83 = 6,006.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.87x = 14,464.83 × 6,006.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.87x = 86,876,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,876,781.52/10,480.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.08

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