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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.97, 14,464.88 and 6,008.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.97, 14,464.88 and 6,008.36 is: 8,291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.97 : 14,464.88 = 6,008.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.97/14,464.88 = 6,008.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.97x = 14,464.88 × 6,008.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.97x = 86,910,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,910,126.56/10,481.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.40

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