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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.82, 14,467.68 and 6,007.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.82, 14,467.68 and 6,007.66 is: 8,290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.82 : 14,467.68 = 6,007.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.82/14,467.68 = 6,007.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.82x = 14,467.68 × 6,007.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.82x = 86,916,902.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,916,902.43/10,483.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.58

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