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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.56, 14,467.22 and 6,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.56, 14,467.22 and 6,007.28 is: 8,289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.56 : 14,467.22 = 6,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.56/14,467.22 = 6,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.56x = 14,467.22 × 6,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.56x = 86,908,641.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,908,641.36/10,483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.99

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