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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.80, 14,472.47 and 6,507.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.80, 14,472.47 and 6,507.26 is: 8,983.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.80 : 14,472.47 = 6,507.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.80/14,472.47 = 6,507.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.80x = 14,472.47 × 6,507.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.80x = 94,176,164.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,176,164.01/10,483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,983.01

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