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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,482.72, 14,468.40 and 6,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,482.72, 14,468.40 and 6,007.20 is: 8,291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,482.72 : 14,468.40 = 6,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,482.72/14,468.40 = 6,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,482.72x = 14,468.40 × 6,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,482.72x = 86,914,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,914,572.48/10,482.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.22

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