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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,482.32, 14,463.96 and 6,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,482.32, 14,463.96 and 6,005 is: 8,285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,482.32 : 14,463.96 = 6,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,482.32/14,463.96 = 6,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,482.32x = 14,463.96 × 6,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,482.32x = 86,856,079.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,856,079.80/10,482.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.96

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