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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.40, 14,465.45 and 6,006.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.40, 14,465.45 and 6,006.29 is: 8,287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.40 : 14,465.45 = 6,006.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.40/14,465.45 = 6,006.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.40x = 14,465.45 × 6,006.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.40x = 86,883,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,883,657.65/10,483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.74

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