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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.47, 14,464.54 and 6,005.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.47, 14,464.54 and 6,005.12 is: 8,287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.47 : 14,464.54 = 6,005.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.47/14,464.54 = 6,005.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.47x = 14,464.54 × 6,005.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.47x = 86,861,281.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,861,281.21/10,481.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.13

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